Kumasi: Dr. Frank Amoakohene, Ashanti Regional Minister, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to fighting corruption in Ghana and called for collective efforts from all stakeholders. He emphasized the government’s primary objective to implement strategies that will help eradicate corruption, ensuring transparency and accountability in all economic sectors.
According to Ghana News Agency, the government of Ghana has intensified efforts to deliberate on the new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2026-2030) through stakeholder engagements across the country. These engagements represent a revitalized framework aimed at fortifying integrity systems and sustaining the campaign against corruption.
The forum in Kumasi was attended by government officials, civil society organizations, traditional leaders, faith-based entities, and media representatives. The discussions focused on ingraining ethical standards and anti-corruption principles across all societal levels. This new action plan follows the conclusion of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP 2015-2024) and aims to leverage past lessons by emphasizing ethics, transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.
Mr. Edem Senanu, Chairman of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption, highlighted the importance of ethics in the anti-corruption initiative. He pointed out that the lack of attention to ethical issues has contributed to the persistence of corruption, which diverts resources from crucial sectors like health, education, and infrastructure, hindering development and increasing inequality.
Hon. Senanu mentioned that the new framework will focus not only on enforcement but also on transforming mindsets and fostering a culture of integrity. The forum allowed participants to share insights, identify shortcomings from the previous cycle, and propose pragmatic interventions to enhance transparency and accountability at both local and national levels.
Participants also stressed the importance of empowering citizens with the knowledge and tools to report corruption, strengthening institutional frameworks, and ensuring the political will to sustain reforms. The National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (2026-2030) will guide Ghana’s anti-corruption strategy over the next five years, with an emphasis on preventive measures, ethical leadership, and inclusivity in governance.