Minister of State answerable for Authorities Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed the identities of the entities behind two electrical autos just lately gifted to President John Dramani Mahama—a gesture that sparked public debate and scrutiny.
Talking on Asempa FM on 7 Might 2025, Mr Kwakye Ofosu clarified that the autos had been donated by a Ghanaian firm and a Chinese language agency in assist of the federal government’s inexperienced vitality agenda.
The disclosure follows President Mahama’s resolution at hand the vehicles over to the state pool on Monday, 5 Might, in accordance with the brand new Code of Conduct for public officers.
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There are some corporations who imagine that if outstanding folks use or promote their merchandise, it helps enhance their visibility. So, every day, such gives are made with that intention.
He confused that the President acted lawfully and transparently by declaring the items, noting that their mixed worth exceeded the GH¢20,000 threshold stipulated within the Code of Conduct.
Below present rules, public officers are required to declare and give up any items above this worth to the state.
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There aren’t any legal guidelines that prohibit the acceptance of items outright. Nevertheless, if a present exceeds a sure worth, it should be declared and handed over to the state. That is customary follow in lots of superior democracies, with solely the thresholds differing.
He added:
In Ghana, the brink is GH¢20,000.00. President Mahama adopted this requirement to the letter. He has dedicated no offence and breached no legislation.
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The clarification comes amid combined reactions from the general public and opposition figures, a few of whom questioned the ethics surrounding the items.
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On the identical day the vehicles had been surrendered, President Mahama launched a revised Code of Conduct geared toward selling integrity, impartiality, and transparency inside his administration.
The Code outlines strict tips for public workplace holders, warning towards conflicts of curiosity, gift-taking, and misuse of official place for private or familial achieve.
