Convener of the Media Coalition against Galamsey, Dr. Ing. Ken Ashigbey, has underscored the need for genuine reform in governance as the Mahama administration reintroduces asset declaration enforcement and accountability measures.
“When we say reset, it means we are changing to the best, not a better option,” he said on The KeyPoints on TV3, drawing attention to the administration’s promise to restore integrity in public service.
He emphasized that this time around, impunity would not be tolerated. “In the past, people flouted this with no consequences. This time, President Mahama is setting a certain tone,” he stated.
According to Ashigbey, a new level of seriousness is being applied to the enforcement of rules. “We have moved from the position where there was no sanction to where there is sanction,” he added.
Commenting on delays related to asset declaration compliance, he explained, “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.”
Ashigbey also cautioned the government against relying on past administrations’ failures as justification for its actions. He made it clear that the standard moving forward must be higher and built on substance, not comparisons.
