Joyce Bawah Mogtari, the Senior Presidential Advisor and Special Aide to President John Dramani Mahama has stated the launch of the Code of Conduct sends a clear message that government will not tiptoe around corruption.
According to her, the Code of Conduct and Ethics will be binding on all public office holders, government officials, politically exposed persons and their close associates.
She asserted that the code of conduct will show there is no room for conflicts of interest and that the Mahama government will not tiptoe around corruption.
In her post on Monday, 5 May, Joyce Bawah wrote, “Today, President Mahama takes a bold step forward. He will formally launch the Code of Conduct and Ethics which is a framework that will be binding on all public office holders, government officials, politically exposed persons and their close associates. Why is this necessary?
Joyce Bawah added, “Why is this necessary? The answer is simple: it is to send a clear and unambiguous message that there is no room for conflicts of interest. That this government will not tiptoe around corruption. That we are here to draw a hard line between public trust and private gain.
The purpose of government is to improve lives through policies and institutions that work for the people. Let’s not forget that public office is a sacred trust and not a shortcut to personal wealth. And this code is designed to ensure exactly that.
At the heart of this policy is a ban on political appointees and their close associates from acquiring state assets. It establishes clear enforcement mechanisms and unpacks the scope of this ban to ensure transparency and accountability”.
According to Joyce Bawah President Mahama is going this far because history demands it and because the people of Ghana deserve better.
She added, “From the First Republic to the present day, there has been a disturbing pattern of political elites acquiring state properties from land, buildings, machinery, vehicles and others, often at give-away prices. These transactions are regularly justified by the excuse of having followed “due process.” But is due process truly due when the process is shaped by those who stand to benefit?
Under the last NPP government, we witnessed the rise of blatant state capture. The plundering of national assets reached unprecedented levels. And this is why, even in opposition, the NDC committed to two critical responses:
- Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL)
- Legislation to permanently bar political appointees and politically exposed persons from acquiring state property”.
Additionally, Joyce Bawah has added that in Mahama’s 120 days in office, the signs of progress are undeniable.
The senior advisor asserted that she is confident that Ghana is on the right track with John Mahama as president.
She wrote, “So far, so great. I have been closely following the approval ratings of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration, and like many Ghanaians, I am confident that we are on the right track. With 57% of the popular vote, this government was given a clear and historic mandate, and 120 days in, the signs of progress are undeniable.
But how do we sustain this trust and build a future where public service truly means serving the public and not private interests?”.
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