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Count yourself automatically dismissed if you fail to declare your assets by Wednesday, President Mahama to appointees

President John Dramani Mahama has sounded a strong warning to his appointees who have failed to declare their assets.

According to him, those who have failed to declare their assets would forfeit three months salary to Mahama Care Fund.

Additionally, those who still fail to declare their assets by Wednesday will automatically be dismissed from his government.

“If by close of day Wednesday, 7th May, 2025, any of you still fail to declare your assets, count yourself automatically dismissed,” he warned.

The President made these revelations today at the Jubilee House, during the unveiling of a strict Code of Conduct to regulate the activities of all appointees and ensure transparency and accountability in government.

All appointees of President Mahama were given up to March 31, 2025 to declare their assets; however, some are yet to comply with the directive.

The Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares) is an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Already, all appointees of the government were to commit one month of their salary to the health initiative.

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Strengthening Diplomatic Ties: US Ambassador meets Interior Minister

Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak received the Ambassador Virginia Palmer, US Ambassador to Ghana in his office in Accra.

The meeting, focused on strengthening bilateral ties and discussing mutual interests and officially inform the Minister of the end of her duty tour in Ghana.

Muntaka Mubarak outlined key areas of interest of the Ministry, and explored opportunities for continued collaboration.

The Minister also commended Amb. Palmer for her contributions to the Interior Ministry and its agencies, highlighting the progress made in U.S.-Ghana relations.

Amb. Virginia Palmer thanked the Minister for his support during her tenure in Ghana and assured him of the continuous support of the US government not just to the Interior Ministry but Ghana as a whole.

The discussions underscored the strong partnership between the Ghana and US with both sides expressing commitment to strengthening ties in areas of mutual benefit.

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Ministry of Health commends partners for supporting MahamaCares

The Ministry of Health has expressed its profound appreciation to Telecel Ghana, Alive Industries, East Cantonment Pharmacy, and KMI Energies for their generous contributions to the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), an initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to individuals living with chronic diseases across the country.

Telecel Ghana has pledged to support the initiative by equipping three (3) healthcare centers with HPV testing kits, digital colposcopes, and biopsy instruments.

The donation, which will also cover operational costs for these facilities over two years, is expected to enable the screening of at least 5,000 women in the first year, offering free diagnostic services to underserved communities.

Additionally, Alive Industries has donated ₵500,000.00, East Cantonment Pharmacy has contributed ₵50,000.00, and KMI Energies has supported the initiative with ₵5,000.00.

These contributions are expected to significantly strengthen the MahamaCares initiative and help expand its reach and impact nationwide.

The Minister of Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, praised the efforts of the contributing organizations and emphasized the importance of public-private partnerships in improving national health outcomes.