Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa the Minister for Foreign Affairs has boldly declared that State Capture is dead following the launch of the Code of Conduct for government appointees.
According to Ablakwa, he is delighted his crusade in opposition against state capture has not been abandoned by President Mahama.
Ablakwa asserted that the code of conduct is a major step in protecting state resources.
In a post on X, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa wrote, “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.
He added, “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”.
Meanwhile, President Mahama at the launch revealed that all gifts and hampers received by government appointees with an estimated value exceeding GHC20,000 must be declared.
He also added that no public funds should be used for gifts and hampers.
Additionally, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah has warned government appointees there shall never be any excuse whatsoever when an appointee crosses the line.
According to Julius Debrah, appointees must comply with the newly introduced Code of Conduct by President John Dramani Mahama, and warn that any breaches will not be tolerated.
See the post below:
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…
— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) May 5, 2025
