Sack Non-Compliant Appointees – Governance Expert Urges Mahama Over Asset Declaration Lapses

Governance analyst Nicholas Gborse has urged President John Dramani Mahama to immediately dismiss government appointees who have failed to comply with the directive to declare their assets, warning that continued disobedience could damage the credibility of the administration and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on Sunday, May 4, Gborse expressed shock that some high-ranking officials had not fulfilled what he described as a basic requirement of accountability and good governance. He questioned whether the delays were due to ignorance or a deliberate attempt to conceal vital information from the public.

“It’s unacceptable. This shows blatant disregard for the President’s authority,” he said. “The NDC has a wealth of capable individuals who can replace those unwilling to comply.”

Gborse called on the President to grant a two to three-week grace period for the defaulters to meet the directive, after which they should be dismissed if they fail to comply. He warned that such acts of noncompliance could become ammunition for opposition parties ahead of the general elections.

He emphasized that asset declaration is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental act of transparency. Gborse insisted that decisive action would demonstrate Mahama’s commitment to integrity and discipline in governance.

“The directive was issued in January, with a March deadline. Any appointee who has not complied by now is simply undermining the President’s leadership,” he stressed.

His comments follow reports that several appointees—including Nathan Kofi Boakye, Director of Operations at the Presidency; Seth Emmanuel Terkper, Presidential Adviser on the Economy; Naana Yaa Jantuah, Presidential Staffer; and Charles Kipo, Director-General of the National Investigations Bureau—are among those yet to declare their assets.

Gborse concluded by urging appointees to act swiftly and responsibly, adding, “Those who can’t abide by the rules should make way for others who will.