PRESIDENT MAHAMA SUBMITS ASSET DECLARATION FORM TO AUDITOR-GENERAL

President John Dramani Mahama has submitted his asset declaration form to the Auditor-General, in accordance with the country’s laws.

The asset declaration form is a requirement for all public officials, including the President, Vice-President, Ministers, and other high-ranking officials, to declare their assets and liabilities.

Submitting his asset declaration form on Tuesday February 18 at the Jubilee House, President Mahama has demonstrated his commitment to transparency and accountability, and has set a good example for other public officials to follow.

“In times past, I would privately present these forms to the Auditor General in fulfillment of my statutory obligation. I have taken the step of presenting these forms publicly as a way of injecting some openness and transparency into the process of asset declaration.

“I have maintained that while it is all well and good to punish corruption, a more effective way of addressing the canker is preventing it from occurring in the first place. “I honestly believe that if properly created and enforced, the asset declaration can become a sustainable tool for tackling corruption,” he stated.

The Auditor-General’s office will review the form to ensure that it is complete and accurate, and that it complies with the relevant laws and regulations.

The president further urged all government appointees to follow his leading in declaring their assets or risk being sacked from office.

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

Michael Agbesi Kelly

Image credit: Joyce Bawah Mogtari