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Full document: Mahama’s Code of Conduct for appointees

By Eric Mensah-Ayettey
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Full document: Mahama’s Code of Conduct for appointees

Mahama’s Code of Conduct 2025

President John Dramani Mahama on May 5 launched a Code of Conduct for all his appointees.

This forms a key part of his 120-day Social Contract aimed at enhancing ethical governance.

Launching the Code of Conduct, President Mahama said the 66-page document “applies broadly to ministers, deputy ministers, presidential staffers, the Chief of Staff, CEOs and their deputies, members of the Council of State, board members, and other political appointees within the executive arm of government.”

Among the codes specified in the document are;

  • Any situation that creates a conflict between your personal interests and official duties must be either avoided or fully disclosed. This includes holding stakes in companies that conduct business with the government or your ministry, using insider information for personal gain, etc.
  • Appointees are prohibited from accepting gifts or favours, especially from companies or individuals with an interest in governmental decisions.
  • If a gift is received during an official engagement and its estimated value exceeds GHC20,000, it must be declared. Upon leaving office, the gift must be surrendered unless the President expressly permits its retention.
  • No government funds, including internally generated funds, are to be used to purchase or distribute hampers or gift items. The only exception is the provision of modest gifts to staff as a reward for excellence or upon retirement.

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With over twenty-five (25) years working experience in the practice of journalism, Eric Mensah-Ayettey serves as News Editor for 3News. He is also a published author.

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