Ghana’s Anti-Corruption Drive: Office of the President, 10 Institutions Undergo Corruption Risk Review

The Office of the President of Ghana and 10 other key state institutions are set to undergo a corruption risk review as part of a broader effort to strengthen transparency and accountability in Ghana’s governance structures. The review, scheduled for June 6, will coincide with the High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference, where the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) will lead an assessment of Ghana’s anti-corruption policies and institutional effectiveness.

Strengthening Anti-Corruption Commitments

Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim described Ghana’s decision to subject itself to the assessment as a bold step toward reinforcing its anti-corruption commitments. The review will examine key institutions, including the Office of the President, Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department, Office of the Special Prosecutor, and several other critical agencies.

Institutions Under Review

The institutions set to undergo the corruption risk review include:

– Office of the President
– Ministry of Justice and Attorney-General’s Department
– Office of the Special Prosecutor
– Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
– Ghana Audit Service
– Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO)
– Parliamentary oversight committees
– Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC)
– Public Procurement Authority (PPA)
– Civil society organizations, such as the Ghana Integrity Initiative and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition

High-Level Conference

The High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference, themed “Revitalizing the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” will bring together AU officials, legal experts, policymakers, and development partners to discuss measures to strengthen anti-corruption frameworks across Africa.

Ghana’s Leadership

Muslim emphasized that Ghana’s leadership in anti-corruption reforms has been commendable, citing improvements in oversight institutions such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor and CHRAJ. The review and conference aim to further strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts and promote transparency and accountability in governance.

Key Points:

Corruption Risk Review: Office of the President and 10 institutions to undergo corruption risk review.
Anti-Corruption Conference: High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference to discuss anti-corruption measures.
Institutions Under Review: Key institutions, including Office of the President and Office of the Special Prosecutor, to be reviewed.
Ghana’s Leadership: Ghana’s leadership in anti-corruption reforms has been commendable.

The review and conference demonstrate Ghana’s commitment to transparency and accountability in governance, and will likely lead to further strengthening of anti-corruption efforts in the country.

Source: Africa Publicity