In a bold move to tighten ethical standards in public office, President John Dramani Mahama is set to unveil a comprehensive Code of Conduct for government appointees today, Monday, May 5, 2025 — a key feature of his administration’s anti-corruption drive.
The new code, which forms a critical part of the president’s 120-day Social Contract, is aimed at curbing misconduct, closing loopholes in public service behavior, and ensuring heightened transparency across all levels of government.
According to Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, the initiative marks the start of a defining week for the Mahama administration’s reform agenda. In a Facebook post on Sunday, May 4, he noted that the unveiling would lay the groundwork for how the government plans to restore public trust.
“This is the beginning of a government that holds itself accountable to the people,” Kwakye Ofosu wrote. “The Code of Conduct is not just a document; it is a contract of responsibility and integrity.”
The Code of Conduct is expected to provide clear behavioral expectations and consequences for ethical breaches — a much-needed measure in a political climate where public perception of corruption remains high.
President Mahama first signaled the development of the code during the swearing-in of his ministers, stressing the need for appointees to embody discipline and accountability from day one.
With this move, the administration hopes to reset public expectations and restore confidence in state institutions by demonstrating a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of power.
The code will reportedly be binding on all ministers, heads of state agencies, and other key government officials, providing a standard by which they will be evaluated throughout their tenure.
Today’s announcement is expected to be followed by additional governance reforms in the coming weeks as part of the president’s promise to deliver results within the first four months of his return to office.
