Several presidential appointees and staffers are facing potential removal from office after failing to comply with President John Mahama’s directive to declare their assets by the extended deadline of March 31, 2025.
The President’s warning, initially issued in February 2025, stipulated that any appointee failing to meet the asset declaration deadline would face serious sanctions, including removal from their positions.
According to documents released, a number of high-profile individuals within the Mahama administration have yet to submit their asset declaration forms. These include:
- Nathan Kofi Boakye, Director of Operations at the Presidency
- Seth Emmanuel Terkper, Presidential Adviser on the Economy
- Larry Gbevlo-Lartey, Special Envoy to the Alliance of Sahelian States
- Nana Yaa Jantuah, Presidential Staffer
- Charles Kipo, Director General, National Investigations Bureau
- Dr. Peter Boamah Otukunor, Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness at the Presidency
- Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, Policy Adviser, Political
- Kofi Okyere Darko, Presidential Adviser on Diaspora Affairs
The rest are:
President Mahama’s initial directive, made after submitting his own asset declaration form to the Auditor-General, stated the importance of transparency and accountability in public service.
He urged all appointees to fulfill their legal obligation without delay, emphasizing that asset declaration is a crucial step in the fight against corruption.
The failure of these appointees to comply with the extended deadline raises serious concerns about their commitment to the principles of transparency and accountability.
It remains to be seen whether President Mahama will follow through with his threat of removal.
Source | 3news
