John Dramani Mahama, the Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has reiterated his commitment to transparency and good governance by pledging to require all appointees in his administration to declare their assets within 30 days of assuming office.

Mahama made this announcement during the NDC’s Governance Forum held on Thursday, October 31, in Accra, underscoring his dedication to accountability in public service.

“I will require all members of my administration to declare their assets within 30 days of assuming office,” Mahama stated, emphasizing that this measure would be a key step in restoring public trust.

Mahama acknowledged the growing distrust in public institutions, referencing the latest Afrobarometer survey, which indicates a decline in confidence among Ghanaians in various state bodies.

To address this, he announced plans to overhaul codes of conduct for public officials, with a focus on ethical leadership, professionalism, and responsiveness.

“The recent report by Afrobarometer in Ghana revealed depressing reports about our institutions, the Ghanaian public has lost trust in many of these institutions. Collectively, we must do more to rebuild that trust.

“Our administration will review the codes of conduct for public officeholders to promote ethical leadership, professionalism and efficiency. We must make the public sector work for the people by being responsive to their needs and we must demonstrate humility, modesty and sacrifice in office.”

Through these measures, Mahama seeks to create a more accountable government and foster a renewed sense of trust in public institutions, promising that the NDC administration will prioritize ethical governance and transparency if elected.