Declare your assets by March 31 or face dismissal — Mahama warns appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has directed all government appointees to declare their assets by March 31, 2025.

According to the president, failure to comply will attract severe sanctions, including removal from office.

He issued the warning on Tuesday, February 18, when he submitted his assets declaration form to the Auditor-General at the Presidency.

“I have also taken this step to send an unmistakable signal to all public office holders, especially those I have appointed, that I take the declaration of assets very seriously and expect full compliance from them.

“I have asked the Chief of Staff to send word to all appointees to ensure that they declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of this year, that is by 31st March 2025. I wish to stress that any appointee failing to meet the deadline will face severe sanctions, not excluding removal from office,” he stressed.

The president’s asset declaration and directive align with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which mandates public officials to declare their assets upon assumption of office.

Government officials, including the president, ministers, and other high-ranking appointees, are required to declare their assets upon assuming office, every four years thereafter, and upon leaving office.

This includes details of properties, bank accounts, and financial interests.