Former President John Mahama has warned his appointees to never consider purchasing public property.
This announcement is a reaction to mounting worries about state asset acquisition by current government officials.
During his Mahama Conversations with journalists on Sunday in Accra, the NDC flagbearer emphasized the need for appointees and public office holders to adopt a different mindset.
“Public office holders and appointees need to adopt new perspectives. We are going to insist on that,” he said. ”
“Those we choose to designate are persons of modesty and humility, people who will be open to the public and take actions that will improve the lives of our youth.
“And so we’re going to hold them to a higher criteria of service. You must not go and buy state property.”
Mr Mahama reiterated his commitment to this policy, making it clear that any official in his government would be prohibited from purchasing state assets.
Mahama warns appointees over state assets.
“Anybody serving in my government will not be allowed to buy a state asset. Nobody serving in my government will buy a state asset. Vehicles or cars or buildings or land or anything, nobody serving in our government will be allowed to buy a state asset,” he asserted.
The NDC leader’s stance underscores his dedication to integrity and transparency in governance, aiming to ensure that public office is not used for personal gain.