«Mr. Melaye's actions are gross contravention of the Code of
Conduct for public officers by virtue of the above mentioned constitutional provision.
«President Jonathan has not committed any crime or violation of the Code of Conduct
for Public Officers by being present at the dedication of the very humble community church building and publicly acknowledging the assistance of a corporate entity in its renovation.
Former President Jerry John Rawlings has suggested that retirement
age for public officers may need to be changed after a suit was filed challenging the appointment of Martin Amidu as Special Prosecutor.
Presidential advisor on corruption, Daniel Batidam, before the expose, explained that it amounts to conflict of interest and
corruption for a public officer to take a gift of comparable value.
He argued that the CCT in its trial of the Senate President was not properly constituted, and that the tribunal was not a court of competent criminal jurisdiction maintaining that the CCT is just a disciplinary
panel for public officers.
The government postcard touted Murray's
plan for public officers» accountability, including eight - year term limits for legislative leaders and requiring public officials convicted of felonies to forfeit their pensions.
Issue 1: Whether the acceptance of the Ford Expedition vehicle by the Respondent [President Mahama] contravened existing Gift Policy under the Code of Conduct for Public Officers
Issue 2: Whether the acceptance of the gift by the Respondent placed him in a conflict of interest situation under the Code of Conduct
for Public Officers and Conflict of Interest Rules?
«Interestingly, eight (8) months down the line, the Finance Minister, in the 2018 Budget Statement, mentioned in paragraph 272 that «In line with the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), a Parliamentary Committee will be established to follow up on PAC recommendations, the Conduct
for Public Officers» Bill, the Manual on Standards and Ethics to complement the Code of Conduct for MPs and the Right to Information Bill».