Mahama Warns Corrupt MMDCEs Won’t Be Shielded; Sets July 15 Asset‑Declaration Deadline
At a recent orientation for Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs), President John Dramani Mahama firmly instructed them to declare their assets by July 15, 2025—warning that failure to comply could lead to disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. 1. Transparency & No Interference Mahama reinforced that should anti-corruption institutions like the Auditor‑General initiate investigations into any MMDCE, he will not obstruct those efforts. “If any institutions start investigating you, do not expect me… to interfere,” he stated, signaling a zero-tolerance stance on graft . 2. Constitutional Compliance This directive aligns with the 1992 Constitution (Article 286), which mandates asset declaration by public officers upon appointment. Mahama underlined that asset disclosure is legally and morally binding—essential for building a transparent government. 3. Pattern of Enforced Deadlines This deadline reflects prior executive action: ministers and agency heads were earlier […]