CACG Urges President Mahama To Enforce Asset Declaration Law.

The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana (CACG) are urging President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution. This article requires certain public officeholders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office, promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity within the government.

According to Article 286, 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 CACG is imploring President Mahama to ensure strict adherence to this legal obligation by swearing into office only those who have declared their assets and liabilities.

The CACG believes that enforcing asset declaration is critical not only for combating corruption but also for fostering transparency and accountability in governance. The organization is calling on President Mahama to take action to ensure that all public officeholders comply with Article 286.

By doing so, the CACG hopes to promote a culture of transparency and accountability in Ghana’s government.

 

 

See the full statement below.

The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana, urges President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution, which makes it mandatory for certain public officeholders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office.

This article serves 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.

For the 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.

As the President of Ghana, CACG implores you to ensure 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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