Professor Stephen Adei, the former rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), has urged the government to revamp existing asset declaration laws, labeling the current system as “foolish.”
Speaking to GHOne TV, Adei emphasized the need for open asset declarations, advocating for transparency in the process.
He proposed a system where individuals publicly declare their assets, allowing scrutiny by the public and authorities alike.
Adei argued for a more transparent approach, stating, “When you declare your assets openly, everyone will know the truth. If discrepancies arise, it can be challenged and corrected publicly.”
He insisted that this openness would deter corruption and ensure accountability among public officials.
Meanwhile, former Minister for Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah, is facing legal consequences related to asset declaration.
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) charged Dapaah for allegedly failing to declare her assets within the stipulated 30-day period. The charges, filed on October 6, 2023, accuse Dapaah of non-compliance with a lawful demand from the OSP, as per section 69(1)(a) of the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, 2017 (Act 959).
According to the OSP, Dapaah is under investigation for corruption and corruption-related offenses, including the alleged misuse of her public office for personal gain. The charges revolve around suspected large sums of cash reportedly found at her residence, believed to be connected to corruption activities.