The Office of the President has reiterated the directive regarding the acquisition of official government vehicles by outgoing ministers, deputy ministers, regional ministers and other political appointees at the end of the current administration's term in office.

This was contained in a statement dated, Wednesday, December 11, 2024, signed by Eugene Arhin, Director of Communications, Office of the President.

“At the conclusion of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's first term in 2020, a directive was issued prohibiting Ministers, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers, Special Assistants, Special Aides to the President and Vice President, and all other political appointees under the Presidential Office Act, 1993 (Act 463) from acquiring government vehicles,” the statement underlined.

“This directive remains in full effect as we approach the end of the President's second and final term.”

“While past administrations have adhered to a convention allowing appointees to acquire one official saloon vehicle through valuation by the State Transport Company Ltd., President Akufo- Addo has reiterated that this practice will not be applicable under his administration. No official vehicle shall be acquired by any appointee of the current administration as the term concludes,” the statement said.

“For clarity, all Ministers of State, Deputy Ministers, Regional Ministers, Special Assistants, Special Aides to the President and Vice President, and other political appointees, including those serving as Chairpersons or Members of Statutory Boards and Corporations, are required to comply strictly with this directive.”

The statement continued: “All government vehicles in the possession of these appointees must be returned to the Chief Director of the relevant Ministries no later than Friday, 3rd January, 2025.

“This directive underscores the President's commitment to accountability and the responsible management of state resources. The Office of the President anticipates the cooperation of all appointees in adhering to this important measure.”

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