President John Dramani has assured Ghanaians of his commitment to punish appointees who violate the Code of Conduct for public officials.
Addressing the nation on Wednesday, May 7, on the progress of the implementation of his 120-day social contract with citizens, President Mahama pointed out that breaches by his appointees would be met with firm disciplinary action.
The Code of Conduct was launched on Tuesday, May 6, as part of the government’s broader agenda to promote professionalism, civility, and ethical governance in public service.
The Code of Conduct outlines specific ethical guidelines, including a ban on the use of public funds to purchase hampers during festive seasons or receiving gifts of more than GHC20,000.00.
It is designed to prevent waste, promote integrity, and reinforce public trust in government.
Commenting on it, President Mahama stated that
“I have committed to establishing a robust Code of Conduct and Standards for all government officials to instil integrity and accountability from day one.
Building on my previous efforts, we have reworked and finalised a significantly improved version of the Code of Conduct for government appointees. This comprehensive document, launched last Monday, addresses new areas, including a prohibition on purchasing state property directly or indirectly, regulations regarding hampers, and clear monetary limits for official gigs.
I have left my appointees in no doubt that I will bring down the hammer swiftly and strongly if they breach any of its provisions.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
