In a strong stance on restoring public trust, John Dramani Mahama, Presidential Candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has announced plans to require all government appointees to declare their assets within 30 days of taking office. This commitment, shared at the NDC’s Governance Forum in Accra on October 31, reflects Mahama’s focus on transparency and integrity in public service.
“We will hold each member of the administration accountable from day one,” Mahama affirmed, emphasizing that mandatory asset declaration is just the first of many measures aimed at curbing corruption and increasing accountability. Highlighting recent findings from Afrobarometer, which showed significant public distrust in government institutions, he vowed to implement reforms in ethical standards and professionalism for all public officials.
“Our people deserve institutions they can believe in,” Mahama said, noting that he intends to review and strengthen codes of conduct for officeholders, instilling values of humility, modesty, and sacrifice in governance.
Mahama’s vision for a more accountable government promises to bridge the gap between public officials and citizens, positioning transparency as a pillar for the NDC’s approach to governance.
