Accra: Ghana has reaffirmed its commitment to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing in the national interest and in fulfillment of its international obligations. Mr. Thomas Ampem Nyarko, Deputy Minister for Finance, stated this at the opening of the on-site Mutual Evaluation of Ghana's Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing, and Counter-Proliferation Financing regime in Accra.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mr. Nyarko emphasized the government's unwavering commitment to addressing financial crimes, with a focus on safeguarding economic stability, protecting the financial system, and preserving investor confidence. He highlighted that the fight against these crimes is no longer the responsibility of a few regulatory institutions but a shared national obligation with implications for economic security, governance, and Ghana's credibility in the global financial system.
Mr. Nyarko noted that Ghana had demonstrated sustained political will through strengthened inter-agency coordination, improved use of financial intelligence, and a focus on tangible outcomes, including investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and asset recovery. He acknowledged the evolving risks associated with financial crimes and indicated that the country had established a responsive framework capable of adapting to emerging threats.
Mr. Nyarko expressed that the mutual evaluation should be viewed as a constructive process to strengthen effectiveness and align Ghana's systems with international best practices. He assured that the government would continue to deepen reforms, promote transparency, and strengthen institutions to sustain progress in the fight against financial crimes.