6 d. ago Mahama Orders Nationwide Manhunt, Asset Freezes in NSS Corruption Crackdown

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/President John Mahama has launched a sweeping pursuit of suspects implicated in the National Service Scheme (NSS) financial scandal, directing security agencies to declare fugitives wanted and freeze their assets. During his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, Mahama vowed that those responsible for siphoning state funds would face “swift and unrelenting […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://newsghana.com.gh/mahama-orders-nationwide-manhunt-asset-freezes-in-nss-corruption-crackdown/

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2 w. ago Understanding Ghana’s asset declaration law: Is it time for change?

Since the Fourth Republic began in 1992, Ghana’s asset declaration law has been a key part of the country’s fight against corruption. The idea is simple—public officials must declare their wealth to prevent illicit enrichment. In reality, the law does little more than collect dust in sealed envelopes. Now, with President John Mahama open to […]

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2 w. ago I declared my assets a day after taking office – Prof. Gyampo

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Shippers Authority, Professor Ransford Gyampo, has confirmed that he declared his assets in accordance with the constitution a day after assuming his new position.

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2 w. ago Assets declared by public officeholders must be physically verified – Domelevo

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has called for a more thorough process when it comes to verifying the assets and liabilities of public officials.

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2 w. ago ‘Judges failed to declare assets’ – Domelevo calls out judiciary’s constitutional breach

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has criticised the widespread non-compliance with asset declaration laws among public officials, singling out members of the judiciary for breaching constitutional requirements.

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2 w. ago ‘CHRAJ let us down’ – Domelevo criticises inaction on asset declaration violations

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo is disappointed over the lack of punishment for public officials who breach asset declaration laws, stressing that impunity undermines the fight against corruption.

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2 w. ago ‘Asset declaration is good, but lifestyle audit is key among public officials’ – Domelevo to Mahama

Former Auditor General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has commended President John Mahama for declaring his assets but stressed the need for a lifestyle audit to effectively curb corruption among public officials.

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2 w. ago March 31 deadline for asset declaration is too far – Martin Kpebu

Private legal practitioner, Martin Kpebu, has criticised the March 31 deadline set by President Mahama for government appointees to declare their assets, describing it as too far off.

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2 w. ago Mahama to gov’t appointees: Declare your assets or face sanctions, including dismissal

President John Dramani Mahama has issued a firm directive to all government appointees, warning that failure to declare their assets by the end of the first quarter of 2025 will attract severe sanctions, including possible removal from office. 

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