President John Dramani Mahama has cautioned political appointees that any breach of the newly introduced Code of Conduct will attract disciplinary measures.

Unveiled on Monday, May 5, the officially launched Code sets out ethical standards for public officials, explicitly barring them from awarding contracts to themselves, their relatives, or close associates.

President Mahama labeled such actions as a fundamental violation of public trust and vowed to root them out of his administration.

“Coding in state companies that deal with government or with your ministries, using insider knowledge for personal benefit, awarding contracts that are connected to yourselves or your close family,” he cautioned.

He made it clear that disciplinary consequences—including reprimands, suspension, or dismissal—await any appointee found guilty of violating the Code, irrespective of one's status or influence.

President Mahama also stressed the importance of full disclosure from officials who may have business interests, even if they are not directly involved in day-to-day operations.

"If you are a dormant partner in any business engaging with any business even outside your ministry, you must disclose it in writing to this office.

“Not through a telephone call, not through a relative, but you must submit an official declaration. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action,” he warned.