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Count yourself automatically dismissed if you fail to declare your assets by Wednesday, President Mahama to appointees
President John Dramani Mahama has sounded a strong warning to his appointees who have failed to declare their assets.
According to him, those who have failed to declare their assets would forfeit three months salary to Mahama Care Fund.
Additionally, those who still fail to declare their assets by Wednesday will automatically be dismissed from his government.
“If by close of day Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, any of you still fail to declare your assets, count yourself automatically dismissed,” he warned.
The President made these revelations today at the Jubilee House, during the unveiling of a strict Code of Conduct to regulate the activities of all appointees and ensure transparency and accountability in government.
All appointees of President Mahama were given up to March 31, 2025 to declare their assets; however, some are yet to comply with the directive.
The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) is an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.
Already, all appointees of the government were to commit one month of their salary to the health initiative.
The 24 Hour Economy Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hunan Architectural Design Institute Group to support the planning of the Volta Economic Corridor.
The agreement aims to guide how land within the corridor will be used, design key infrastructure, and develop systems that will support large scale production.
The partnership will focus on detailed planning to make the area ready for investment and smooth business operations.
The project will include the development of agroecological parks, industrial zones, and transport networks to connect production centres to markets.
According to the Authority, proper planning is critical to building strong economic systems and expanding production across the corridor.
It noted that the collaboration with the Chinese design firm will help lay a solid foundation for industrial growth and long term development within the Volta Economic Corridor.
By: Jacob Aggrey
President of the Ghana Bar Association, Efua Ghartey, has called on judges and lawyers to carry out their duties with humility, fairness, and a strong sense of responsibility.
She made the appeal during the Supreme Court at 150 celebration held at the University of Ghana, under the theme “Honouring the past, celebrating the present and defining the future.”
Addressing participants, she noted that those in the legal profession occupy positions of great power and influence, and must therefore remain humble in the discharge of their duties.
She urged both the bench and the bar to deliver justice without fear or ill will, stressing the need for fairness in handling cases.
Reflecting on the significance of the celebration, she explained that the year 1876 marks not only the establishment of the Supreme Court but also the beginning of formally trained lawyers in the Gold Coast.
The GBA President questioned what Ghana would be without the rule of law, which is upheld by judges and lawyers, adding that the country could descend into a system where only the strongest survive if justice is not properly administered.
She further encouraged legal practitioners to reflect on their responsibilities and remain committed to upholding the rule of law for the benefit of all citizens.
By: Jacob Aggrey
