The Commissioner on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Joseph Whittal, has charged Members of Parliament (MP) and Government appointees to declare their assets in conformity with Act 550.
In an interview with the GNA, Mr. Whittal, said that would ensure that all public institutions comply with provisions of Article 286 of the Constitution and Public Office Holders (Declaration of Assets and Disqualification) Act,1998 (Act 550).
The Act states that “A person who holds a public office shall submit to the Auditor-General, a written declaration of all properties or assets owned by, or liabilities owed by him, whether directly or indirectly, before taking office at the end of every four years; and at the end of his term of office.”
It lists the President, Vice-President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, a Member of Parliament, and Minister of State or Deputy Minister as among those required to declare their assets.
Mr. Whittal explained that it is prudent that appointed Ministers are reminded of their responsibilities under the Asset Declaration Act.
He called on the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin to ensure that the MPs do the right thing.
