Asset declaration defaulters will not walk free under Mahama — Kwakye Ofosu

Spokesperson to President John Dramani Mahama and Minister of State in charge of Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, says the current administration will not condone violations of Ghana’s asset declaration laws.

He noted that under the previous administration, some appointees ignored the law and faced no consequences.

Speaking on Accra-based TV3’s KeyPoints programme on Saturday, May 10, Mr. Kwakye Ofosu said the Mahama-led National Democratic Congress government will ensure that defaulters are punished.

“In the past, people flouted this with no consequences. This time, President Mahama is setting a certain tone.

“We have moved from the position where there was no sanction to where there is sanction,” he stated.

Meanwhile, the minister disclosed that the President is yet to receive an official update from the Auditor-General on those who have not declared their assets.

President Mahama, on Monday, May 5, issued a final warning to all defaulting appointees, stressing that anyone who fails to declare their assets by Wednesday, May 7, 2025, will be dismissed.

He made the announcement during the launch of a new Code of Ethics for government appointees.

“If by close of day, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, any of you still fails to declare your assets, count yourself automatically dismissed,” he warned.

The President’s directive follows earlier sanctions, including the forfeiture of three months’ salary, imposed on those who missed the initial March 31 deadline, as mandated by Ghana’s Constitution.

Mr. Kwakye Ofosu added that the enforcement of sanctions is pending the Auditor-General’s final update.

“The reason why we need to wait for the A-G and do a perusal is because people are appointed on different dates. Even after the latest deadline, some people have been appointed,” he said.

“So we will get an update from the A-G to be certain of why it has not been done, what and what actions will take place,” added the minister.