OSP Report: More than 150 corrupt cases at various stages of investigation
The Office of the Special Prosecutor says it is investigating over 152 cases of corruption at various stages. They include an investigation into contractual arrangements between Strategic Mobilisation Ghana Limited, a company registered in Ghana, and the Ghana Revenue Authority, as well as investigations into the appropriation, sale, and lease of state-owned lands and properties […]
OSP asked to step up fight against corruption as Parliament approves GHC149 million for its operations next year
Parliament has approved GHC149 million for the Office of the Special Prosecutor, OSP, for its operations for next year. During the consideration of the report of the Constitutional, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Committee Report on the OSP’s Budget, Deputy Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, encouraged the Office to execute its mandate of fighting corruption. He said […]
Fighting corruption goes beyond passing laws and setting up institutions– Vitus Azeem chastises
Anti-corruption Crusader, Mr. Vitus Azeem, has challenged President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to back his words with action in his fight against corruption. According to Mr. Azeem, Ghanaians are becoming weary of the government’s promises to fight corruption, and the President needs to do more than just pass laws and set up institutions. He pointed […]
Corruption allegations against Politicians are being investigated- Prez Akufo-Addo at GBA
By Kingsley Nana Boadu President Akufo-Addo has reiterated the Government’s resolve to help curb corruption. He said though there has been a huge and cry about corruption perception in Ghana, most of the alleged corrupt practices especially against political actors are being investigated by the appropriate state agencies. He was hopeful that the GBA would […]
Don’t accept corruption as the norm – Mahama advises Ghanaians
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH Former President John Dramani Mahama has advised Ghanaians not to accept corruption as the norm, as it hinders progress on many fronts and denies young people opportunities. Mr. Mahama also accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-led government of allowing corruption to fester in the country. Mr Mahama gave the advice during a Facebook Live address […]
Methodist Church laments deepening culture of indiscipline and corruption
By Michael Kofi Kenetey The Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Dr. Paul Kwabena Boafo, has described the issue of indiscipline in society as unfortunate. He noted that the church that serves as the custodian of discipline is concerned about the increase of indiscipline in schools, politics, and governance. Most Rev. Dr. […]
Fighting corruption: OSP received GH¢446m for the period of four years – 2022 Government Waste Report
By: Franklin ASARE-DONKOH The 2022 Government Waste Report, which was issued by the Institute for Liberty and Policy Innovation (ILPI), has revealed that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has, for the past four years, received over GH¢446 million to fight corruption. “Fighting corruption is just like fighting the government’s own evil. Notwithstanding the […]
Ghana has strong democratic society, protect it, eliminate corruption – Ambassador Tom Norring
By: Rebecca Ekpe ”If you do not have peace and stability, there cannot be development”, …”so you have some of the basic foundations for development, my hope is that you overcome some of the obstacles because you cannot keep on breaking the economy. You need ways of stabilizing your economy and dealing with some of […]
Ghana making gains in fight against corruption – Attorney General Godfred Dame
The Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame has maintained that despite Ghana stagnating on Corruption Perception Index for the past 3 years, the government since its assumption of office in 2017 has taken bold steps to curb and fight the penchant for corruption in the country. Ghana has placed 72nd in the 2022 […]
Office of Special Prosecutor opens investigation into alleged corruption at National Sports Authority
The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has opened investigations into some contracts awarded by the National Sports Authority (NSA). This was stated in the OSP’s Half-Yearly Report between August 1, 2022, and December 31, 2022. The report signed by the Special Prosecutor, Mr. Kissi Agyebeng, said: “The Office has commenced investigation into suspected corruption […]
