The Mahama administration is signaling a firm commitment to upholding public accountability, with renewed focus on the enforcement of the Code of Conduct for public officers.
Speaking on the KeyPoints programme on TV3, a government representative underscored the importance of applying standards to protect public resources and ensure appointees are held to account.
“The purpose of the Code of Conduct for public officers is to safeguard public resources from flagrant abuse and to check the behavior of the President’s appointees.
The President is committed to enforcing standards, there is every indication that President Mahama means business because he has the track record,” the official stated.
According to him, a new tone is being set under President Mahama’s leadership, contrasting sharply with a past where breaches often went unpunished. “In the past, people flouted this with no consequences.
This time, President Mahama is setting a certain tone,” he said, noting that the current environment no longer tolerates impunity.
“We have moved from the position where there was no sanction to where there is sanction,” he emphasized.
The official explained that while the enforcement process is underway, some appointees were named after the most recent deadlines for compliance, which has created procedural delays. He said the Attorney-General’s office is expected to provide clarity on the matter.
“The reason why we need to wait for the A-G and do a perusal is because people are appointed on a different date and time, even after the latest deadline, some people have been appointed.
“So we will get an update for the A-G to be certain of why it has not been done what and what actions will take place,” he added.
