The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has shed light on the rationale behind the GH¢20,000.00 cap on gifts received by public office holders, as stipulated in the newly announced Code of Conduct for government appointees.

Speaking on UTV on May 9, 2025, Kwakye Ofosu elaborated on the intent behind this financial threshold for gifts accepted by public sector officials.

He explained that gifts valued below this amount may be accepted without the need for declaration to the state.

Providing context for the directive during the interview, he stated that the underlying assumption is that individuals appointed to serve in government have attained a certain level of experience and professional standing.

Therefore, a gift valued below GH¢20,000.00 would not be considered sufficient to unduly influence or incentivise such an individual.

However, the minister emphasised that gifts exceeding the GH¢20,000.00 value are deemed capable of "clouding the judgement" of an appointee, necessitating their declaration and surrender to the state.

"Gifts above GH¢20,000.00 may distort judgments; government appointees are to declare and surrender to the adviser on anti-corruption," Felix Kwakye Ofosu firmly stated.

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Gifts above GH¢20,000 may distort judgements; Government Appointees are to declare and surrender to the Adviser on Anti-Corruption. - Felix Kwakye Ofosu#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/OPtJw4KEMR

— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) May 9, 2025