Appointees to lose four months’ salary over asset declaration breaches

Presidential appointees from the Mahama administration must declare their assets. They have until March 31, 2025, to comply. Failure to do so will result in losing four months’ salary.

Shamima Muslim, the deputy Presidential Spokesperson, announced this directive. She shared the information on her Facebook page on Monday. Appointees who miss the deadline will forfeit three months of salary.

Additionally, all appointees will lose one month’s salary for the Mahama Cares Fund. This fund was established to support social intervention programs and emergency needs. It focuses on critical sectors like health, education, and public welfare.

Ms. Muslim stated that these measures aim to strengthen transparency and accountability. The Mahama Cares Fund symbolizes ethical leadership and collective responsibility in governance.

Asset declaration is a key part of the Mahama administration's anti-corruption efforts. The Office of the Special Prosecutor and Auditor-General advocate for strict compliance with asset declaration laws. Public officials must declare their assets when they take office, every four years, and at term end.

President John Mahama returned to office after winning the December 2024 election. He has promised an accountable government with zero tolerance for corruption. His administration emphasizes ethics reform, citizen engagement, and financial discipline.

The forfeiture directive aims to deter non-compliance with asset declarations. It reinforces that ethical standards are essential in public service.