President John Dramani Mahama has warned Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) that he will not shield them from investigations if they are cited for misappropriating public funds.
According to the President, MMDCEs must ensure transparency and prudence in the use of the District Assemblies Common Fund and ensure it benefits the public.
Speaking at a training programme for MMDCEs on Wednesday, June 18, Mr. Mahama reminded them that the Auditor General Department and anti-corruption bodies will be monitoring their work closely.
“The Auditor-General and other anti-corruption institutions will be watching your work, and as I’ve said previously, if any of these institutions starts investigating you, you don’t expect me to interfere on your behalf,” President Mahama said.
He emphasised that 80 percent of the Common Fund is now under their direct control and must be used solely for the benefit of the people and not for their private ventures.
“We expect you to ensure the judicious and transparent use of these resources. The funds must be utilised in the interest of our people, and not for our creature comforts,” he stated.
The President further gave the MMDCEs up to July 15 to comply with their constitutional obligation to declare their assets and liabilities.
“I wish to remind you that you are among the office holders required to declare your assets, and so by July 15, all of you would have declared your assets,” he stated.
