Code of Conduct: State capture is dead – Okudzeto Ablakwa

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has said the Code of Conduct for government appointees launched by President John Dramani Mahama will defeat the state capture menace.

He states that the Code of Conduct gives further impetus to his Private Member’s Bill currently in Parliament, seeking to ban politically exposed persons from purchasing state assets

On Monday, May 5, President John Dramani Mahama launched a Code of Conduct for all political appointees under his administration.

The Code of Conduct spells out new rules on ethical behaviour, public accountability, and misuse of office. It applies to all ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staffers, chief executive officers, board members, members of the Council of State, and other appointees serving under the Executive. It also binds the President and vice President.

Speaking at the event, President Mahama said the initiative formed part of his 120-day social contract with Ghanaians to bring back discipline, integrity and accountability in governance.

“This document is not a ceremonial one,” Mr Mahama said. “It is a living and enforceable code that spells out what is expected of every individual appointed under this administration. This is a government of shared responsibility, and there will be no sacred cows.”

Reacting to this on his X page, Mr Ablakwa, also Member of Parliament for North Tongu, said”Great news for Ghana. President Mahama has today launched a Code of Conduct for government officials which prohibits appointees from buying state assets either directly or indirectly.  President Mahama made clear that appointees who violate this code will be fired and the asset retrieved.

“State assets have been defined to include lands, bungalows, hotels, cars, forests etc. I am absolutely delighted that our crusade in opposition has not been abandoned and that we are keeping faith with the Ghanaian people and our conscience.

“This new Code of Conduct gives further impetus to my Private Member’s Bill currently in Parliament seeking to ban politically exposed persons from purchasing state assets.  State Capture is dead! God bless President Mahama.”

 

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