No one in my government will be allowed to buy state assets –   Mahama

Former President and flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has stated that if he is elected back into power, he expects none of his appointees to consider purchasing state-owned properties.

This statement was issued in reaction to increasing worries about government officials acquiring state assets during the current administration.

Speaking on Sunday, July 6, 2024 at his ‘Encounter with the media’ , the NDC presidential candidate emphasized the importance of a shift in behavior among government appointees and officials.

“Appointees and public office holders must change their attitudes. That is what we’re going to insist on,” he stated. “

“People that we appoint are modest people, they are humble, they will open up to the people, and they’ll do the things that will make the lives of our young people better.

“And so we’re going to hold them to a higher criteria of service. You must not go and buy state property,” he added.

John Mahama reaffirmed his dedication to this policy, emphasizing that no government official under his administration would be allowed to buy 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 position of the NDC leader emphasizes his commitment to honesty and openness in governance, with the goal of preventing the misuse of public office for personal benefit.