President has issued a directive to all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) across the country to comply with Article 286 of the 1992 Constitution by declaring their assets by July 15, 2025, or face sanctions.

Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 Orientation and Training Programme for MMDCEs at the Institute of Local Government in Accra on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, under the theme "Strengthening Local Government through the Reset Agenda", President Mahama emphasised that asset declaration is not just a constitutional obligation, but a crucial measure in the fight against corruption. "I wish to remind you that you are among the office holders required to declare your assets, and so I expect that by July 15, all of you will have declared your assets," the President warned. "Since I assumed office, defaulters have already faced sanctions.

The law will be applied, and no exceptions will be made." He also announced what he described as the largest transfer of resources to MMDAs in the history of Ghana's Fourth Republic, disclosing that 80% of the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) is being directly transferred to the Assemblies.

Every district is guaranteed a minimum of GH¢25 million this year. "We have taken steps to transfer the highest amount of funds in our democratic history to you.