On Monday, 5th May, 2025, the minister in charge of government communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, published an information on his Facebook page saying that President Mahama will dismiss all government appointees who do not declare their assets latest by Tuesday, 6th May, 2025.
Already, TV3, has published names of government officials who have not declared their assets yet despite President Mahama’s order. This means, these officials could be dismissed from office if they do not declare their assets by Tuesday, 6th May, 2025.
In February, President Mahama clearly warned that any appointee who failed to declare their assets on time would face punishment. .
The list of those who missed the March 31 deadline includes:
Nathan Kofi Boakye – Director of Operations at the Presidency
Seth Emmanuel Terkper – Adviser on the Economy
Larry Gbevlo-Lartey – Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States
Nana Yaa Jantuah – Presidential Staffer
Charles Kipo – Director General of the National Investigations Bureau
Dr. Peter Boamah Otukunor – In charge of Agriculture and Agribusiness
Samuel Ofosu Ampofo – Political Policy Adviser
Kofi Okyere Darko – Adviser on Diaspora Affairs
The rest include:
This list has attracted public interest, as Ghanaians wait to see if the president will follow through with the sanctions. Many citizens are praising the decision and calling for strict enforcement of the rules. They believe this step is necessary to ensure that government officials act responsibly and within the law.
Also, all officials who missed the deadline will lose four months of their salary, and the money will be donated to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund.
