President John Dramani Mahama has announced that government will, from this year, begin prosecuting individuals cited in the reports of the Auditor-General of Ghana, in a renewed push to enforce accountability and combat corruption.
According to the President, the move forms part of broader governance reforms aimed at ensuring that public officials are held to high standards of transparency and responsibility.
Speaking at the 2026 May Day celebrations held at Jackson Park in Koforidua on Friday, May 1, President Mahama stressed that accountability remains central to his administration’s agenda.
“We recommit to the fight against corruption. Those who serve in public office must be prepared to be accountable to the people,” he stated.
He revealed that a Public Officers Code of Conduct Bill will be presented to Parliament during its next sitting. The proposed legislation is expected to outline clear standards of behaviour for public officials, including provisions on conflict of interest management.
The President also disclosed plans to introduce a strengthened asset declaration enforcement regime, which will be submitted to Parliament for approval. The new system is intended to enhance compliance and ensure that asset declarations are effectively enforced.
A key highlight of his address was the decision to activate prosecutions against persons cited in Auditor-General’s reports, beginning this year.
“I want to thank the Chief Justice and the judiciary for setting up the newly created additional High Courts. From this year, persons indicted in the Auditor-General’s report will be prosecuted in these new courts,” he said.
President Mahama noted that the initiative will complement the Auditor-General’s existing powers of disallowance and surcharge, forming part of wider efforts to safeguard public funds and punish financial mismanagement.
He expressed confidence that these measures will boost public trust in state institutions and promote discipline in the management of national resources.