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The Office of the President has reiterated its order that, as the administration comes to an end, outgoing ministers, deputy ministers, regional ministers, and other political appointees are not permitted to purchase official government vehicles.
Established at the conclusion of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first term in 2020, this directive is still in effect and is governed by the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463).
No official vehicle shall be available for purchase by any current administration appointee, President Akufo-Addo reaffirmed in a statement issued by the Communications Directorate at the Jubilee House.
The president emphasized that his dedication to accountability and responsible use of public funds is reflected in this action.
Special assistants, regional ministers, deputy ministers, ministers of state, special aides to the president and vice president, and other political appointees, including chairpersons or members of statutory boards and corporations, were instructed by the statement to ensure adherence to this directive.
Those appointed who currently own government vehicles are obliged to give them back to the chief director of their respective ministries by Friday, January 3, 2025.
President Akufo-Addo has made it clear that his administration will not follow the practice of previous administrations, which allowed appointees to buy official saloon cars at the conclusion of their term after being valued by the State Transport Company Ltd. There will be no exceptions, the message emphasized.
Breaking with tradition, the directive emphasizes the administration’s dedication to protecting public resources and advancing transparency. It also shows how committed the president is to putting a halt to actions that can erode public confidence in governmental procedures.
Read the full statement below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
