Ministers Confuse Asset Declaration for Wishlist: “Oh, You Meant What I Have Now?”

President Mahama’s straightforward directive for ministers to declare their assets has taken an unexpected turn, as several appointees have reportedly submitted forms packed with future dreams and grand aspirations. Sources say declarations included ambitious entries such as "one modest beachfront villa in Dubai, and one right here in Ada," "a fleet of luxury SUVs," and "shares in a yet-to-be-established multinational company." When confronted about the discrepancies, one bewildered minister allegedly gasped, "Oh, you meant what I have now? Ah, then let me start again!"

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah, tasked with enforcing compliance, is said to be facing an uphill task sorting through the declarations and trying to decipher some of the more imaginative submissions, with some ministers boldly listing "future agrobusiness empire" and "a small oil rig" under assets. The Energy Minister, John Jinapor, even noted "a stable power supply" under his personal achievements, which, considering Ghana’s track record, experts are treating as another future projection rather than reality.

Meanwhile, the Finance Minister, Dr. Ato Forson, is said to have declared "a strong and stable cedi" in his assets, which raised eyebrows at the Auditor General’s office. "Technically, the cedi is not his personal property," an official whispered, "but we admire the optimism."

As the deadline looms, government insiders say many ministers are frantically revising their lists to exclude future assets, side hustles, and long-term investment goals. President Mahama, however, remains unfazed, reassuring Ghanaians that the declarations will be reviewed, hopefully before the ministers' dreams come true at the expense of taxpayers.