The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana(CACG), has called on the President, John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which makes it mandatory for certain public office holders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office.
According to the group, this would serve as a crucial mechanism to promote “transparency, accountability, and integrity within our government.”
“According to Article 286 (1), all public office holders—including the President, Vice-President, members of Parliament, ministers, ambassadors, and judges—are required to submit a written declaration of their assets, liabilities, and interests to the Auditor-General.
“This declaration must be made before assuming office, at the end of every four-year term, and upon leaving office,” the statement read in part.
It explained that “for avoidance of doubt, Article 286 (1) of the 1992 Constitution states that “a person who holds a public office mentioned in clause (5) of this Article shall submit to the Auditor-General a written declaration of all property or assets owned by or liabilities owed by, him whether directly or indirectly.”
CACG, in their plea to the President, added that a strict adherence to this legal obligation by swearing into office only those who have declared their assets and liabilities.
“Enforcing asset declaration is critical not only for combating corruption but also for fostering transparency and accountability in governance,” part of the statement stressed.
