President John Dramani Mahama has issued an order preventing political appointees under his administration from purchasing state assets, be it land, vehicles, shares, or buildings, directly or indirectly.
He issued the directive at the launch of the code of conduct for appointees held on May 5, 2025, at the Presidency.
President Mahama noted that all political appointees must serve the public with integrity and impartiality, as the code strictly prohibits appointees from purchasing state assets, including land, vehicles, shares, or buildings, directly or indirectly.
He cautioned that appointees who violate this rule will have their appointment terminated.
’We are here to protect the national interest, not to help ourselves to the national purse.”
The Code of Conduct, he explained, has been designed to ensure public servants prioritise the nation’s needs over personal gain.
He stated that the sanctions for violation of this conduct include public apology, reprimand, suspension, resignation, or ultimately termination of appointment.
‘’I assure you that these sanctions are not cosmetic; they will be enforced, and I will not hesitate to act firmly no matter who is involved. Do not put me in the position where I have to make that drastic choice because when it comes to protecting the integrity of this government, I will not compromise,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
