The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has declared that appointees and public office holders in his administration will not be allowed to acquire or own state assets in any form.

His comments come after some current government officials of the ruling New Patriotic Party have been accused of owning and acquiring state assets.

Speaking with journalists during a media encounter on Sunday, July 7, 2024, the former president said his administration will not tolerate the acquisition of state assets if given the nod in the upcoming December polls.

"Appointees and public office holders must change their attitudes. That is what we’re going to insist on. People that we appoint must be modest and humble, open to the people, and do things that will improve the lives of our young people. So, we’re going to hold them to a higher standard of service. You must not go and buy state property," John Mahama declared.

"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, cars, buildings, land, or anything else, nobody serving in our government will be allowed to buy a state asset," he emphasized.

Meanwhile, concerns have been raised about the acquisition and ownership of state assets by government officials. This has prompted the Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa to initiate a process to push a Private Members' Bill preventing any government official or public office holder from acquiring state assets.

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