STORY BY: RAPHAEL AGBANU
Women have been encouraged to take an active role in the fight against corruption and to help strengthen the rule of law. The call was made during an event held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Horkope, a suburb in the Ga South District, which highlighted the need for collective action to tackle the corruption that continues to harm the moral fabric of society.
Speaking at the event, Mr. George Obeng Osei, Municipal Director of the Ga South NCCE, said corruption is not just a political or institutional problem but a social issue that affects everyone. He urged women to get involved, stressing that their participation is crucial in helping to eliminate corruption in communities.
Mrs. Alice Edusei, Municipal Director for CHRAJ in charge of Weija Gbawe and Ga South Municipality, also called on women to become advocates against corruption in every space — at home, in the market, and even in church. She noted that women play a powerful role in shaping families and communities, and they can instill values of honesty, integrity, and accountability in the younger generation.
Mrs. Edusei added that while the law protects the rights of women, they also have a responsibility to help fight corruption by reporting any wrongdoing to the appropriate authorities.
Participants were educated on transparency, whistleblowing, and the importance of reporting corrupt practices. They were reminded that the nation’s progress depends on every citizen’s commitment to reject corruption in all forms.
A volunteer watchdog group was also formed during the event to help monitor and report corrupt practices within the community.
The initiative forms part of the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union (EU), and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and implemented by GIZ in partnership with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.
