As part of efforts to ensure accountability, dedicated service delivery, integrity, and the elimination of corruption and unacceptable behaviour among public officeholders, President Mahama has promised to prioritise the passage of a code of conduct for public workers in his new government.

He stated, "We shall pass a code of conduct for our officeholders, and they will strictly abide by that code of conduct."

The country’s Code of Conduct for public officers typically outlines values, principles, and standards of acceptable ethical behaviour and conduct.

According to Chapter 24 of the 1992 Constitution of the country, public officers are required to avoid unethical behaviour, such as conflicts of interest, illicit enrichment, and other improper conduct.

Despite several assurances by the previous Nana Akufo-Addo government to pass the bill into law, this did not happen before they left office.

Once passed by Mr Mahama’s government, the bill will not only deter people from engaging in corrupt practices but will also prevent public officers from misusing state property for personal gain.

For example, a public vehicle will not be used for private activities before or after working hours.

Mr Mahama, who was speaking at the 92nd annual National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission in Winneba on Thursday, 9 January, further promised to invest in the fight against corruption and strengthen the nation’s justice system.

“We shall carry out a comprehensive audit to establish the status of our state-owned enterprises,” he said.

He reiterated his commitment to the operationalisation of his Operation Recover All Loots (ORAL), saying, “We shall operationalise the Operation Recover All Loots and investigate individuals we believe have engaged in the misappropriation of public property, pursuing them to recover such assets.”