President John Dramani Mahama has issued a directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to declare their assets by July 15, 2025.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 18, during an orientation and training programme organised for MMDCEs.
“In the meantime, I wish to remind you that you are among the office holders who are required to declare your assets, and so I expect that by July 15th, all of you will have declared your assets,” the President stated.
President Mahama also hinted at a possible shift in how MMDCEs are selected, revealing that the current appointment system may soon be replaced by direct elections. He noted that this is one of the major proposals emerging from the ongoing constitutional review process.
“MMDCEs, you may be the last batch of MMDCEs appointed. The National Review Committee is going round and will present its recommendations in August this year, and one of the major items that has come up is the election of the MMDCEs. There is no doubt that Ghanaians want the MMDCEs elected. Those who succeed you might have to go through elections,” he said.
The President further urged the MMDCEs to manage public funds responsibly, noting that their offices have received record levels of financial resources through the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF).
“We have taken steps to transfer the highest amount of funds in the history of the Fourth Republic to you from the DACF. Eighty percent of the fund is coming directly to you. We expect you to ensure the judicious and transparent use of these resources. The funds must be utilised in the interest of our people and not for our social contract,” he added.
The directives and proposed reforms are part of broader efforts by the government to promote transparency, accountability, and participatory governance at the local level.
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