Minister for Gender, Children, and Social Protection and Member of Parliament for Krowor, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, has expressed strong support for President John Mahama’s directive requiring all government appointees to declare their assets, describing it as a critical move toward promoting transparency and accountability in public office.
In an exclusive interview with Ghana Weekend, the Minister disclosed that she complied with the directive even before her vetting.
“Thankfully, as soon as my name came up, I went for the asset declaration form. So by the time I went for my vetting, I had already declared my assets. When His Excellency came with it, I had already done mine,” she said.
She stressed that asset declaration should not be treated as a one-off exercise but rather as a continuous system of checks and balances for public officials.
“It helps us stay within our limits and ensures we don’t misuse state resources. If you had assets before coming into office, no one can accuse you of acquiring everything while in office,” she noted.
Naa Momo Lartey also advocated for reforms to improve the process, including a stronger focus on actual holdings like bank statements instead of estimates or projections.
“If you refuse to comply, it could lead to outright dismissal. Disobeying such a directive is a sign of disrespect. You can’t be part of a team and not follow leadership,” she added.
According to her, although the declaration form requires detailed disclosures, it can be completed within a few days with the right effort.
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