The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana, has urged President John Dramani Mahama to prioritize the enforcement of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution.
The Article makes it mandatory for certain
public officeholders to declare their assets and liabilities before taking office.
In a statement, the anti-corruption group noted that ensuring the compliance of the law in that regard is “crucial mechanism to promote transparency, accountability, and integrity within our government.”
Below is the statement;
Press Statement to All Media Houses
Tuesday 21 January 2025
Urgent Call to Ensure Compliance of Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution:
The Crusaders Against Corruption, Ghana, urge 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 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 implore 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.
Thank you
Signed:
• Emmanuel Wilson Jnr
Chief Crusader
• Bishop Dr. Suzanne Nti
Board Chair
