Minister of Government Communication Felix Kwakye OfosuMinister of Government Communication Felix Kwakye Ofosu says President John Dramani Mahama is taking a tougher stance on asset declaration by public officials, signaling a decisive break from the past.
Speaking on The Key Points on TV3 on Saturday, May 10, Kwakye Ofosu said the days of impunity are over.
He explained that under previous administrations, public officials routinely ignored the asset declaration laws with no consequences. But Mahama, he said, intends to enforce the law with real accountability.
“In the past, people flouted this with no consequences. This time, President Mahama is setting a certain tone,” he said.
He emphasized that the new administration is shifting from a culture of inaction to one where sanctions will apply for non-compliance.
“We have moved from the position where there was no sanction to where there is sanction,” he stressed.
Kwakye Ofosu also noted that the Auditor-General is in the process of compiling a report on public officials who have not yet declared their assets. That report, he said, will guide the next steps.
“The reason why we need to wait for the A-G and do a perusal is because people are appointed on a different date and time, even after the latest deadline, some people have been appointed.
“So we will get an update for the A-G to be certain of why it has not been done what and what actions will take place,” he explained.
The message from the presidency is clear: asset declaration is no longer a formality but a serious obligation, and failure to comply will come with consequences.
