Ghost names: Prosecute those in charge of payrolls- Vitus Azeem
Anti-corruption campaigner, Vitus Azeem, has urged the government to prosecute those responsible for payrolls that have ghost names on them. His comments come following the suspension of the salaries of some public workers. On October 3, 2022, a letter by the Controller and Accountant General indicated that the September salaries of some public sector workers […]
Anglican Bishop blames growing corruption on clergy, politicians and public servants
The Right Reverend Dennis Dabukari Tong, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Tamale, has blamed the clergy, politicians, public and civil servants for contributing to the “deeply rooted corruption” in Ghana. “If the country’s resources are harnessed properly and distributed equally without the level of corruption we witness in this country, may be no Ghanaian […]
UDS introduces new courses in Ethics to support national fight against corruption
The University for Development Studies, UDS, has launched courses in Ethics to guide conduct at the work place and minimize malfeasance in the country. The courses are under the auspices of the Institute for Interdisciplinary Research, of the UDS. The university in this regard organised a dialogue session on the topic: corruption […]
Corruption tag is eroding legitimacy of Ghana Police Service – IGP warns
By: Nicholas Osei-Wusu The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Dr. George Akuffo-Dampare, has observed that, the continuous tagging of the Ghana Police Service as the most corrupt institution in the country is not just demoralizing its personnel in performing to their optimal professional best, but also seriously undermining the legitimacy of the Service in discharging […]
Make fight against corruption personal – GACC
The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh, has called on citizens and activists to consider the fight against corruption as a core patriotic duty. She said as the fight against corruption progresses, citizens should be encouraged to persist in the efforts, and help secure the sought change in behaviour. […]
Special Prosecutor’s Office needs help to function effectively – Manasseh Azure Awuini
STORY BY: HENRIETTA AFFUL The Editor-in-Chief of the Fourth Estate, Manasseh Azuri Awuni, says the Office of Ghana’s Special Prosecutor (SP) is under-resourced and needs help to function effectively. With only one Deputy Special Prosecutor, an investigator, and a slashed budget, Mr Awuni said the Office faces serious challenges. The Editor-in-Chief and Investigative Journalist said […]
Digitalisation has dealt a huge blow to corruption – Dr Mahamudu Bawumia
By Henrietta Afful Twitter: @AffulHetty The Vice President of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has indicated that the aggressive digitalisation drive embarked upon by the New Patriotic Party-led government has reduced corruption. Speaking at a Public Lecture organized by the Tertiary Education Confederacy (TESCON), on Thursday, April 7, 2022, the Vice President noted that government can […]
