School Children Pledge to Be Vanguard Against Corruption

Accra: School children in the Sissala East have been sensitised about anti-corruption with activities meant to expose them to issues that constituted acts of corruption. Mr Bashiru Nuhu Bapagu, a member of the Local Anti-Corruption Network (LANet), took the school children and some youth on the 2025 commemoration under the theme: 'Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow's Integrity.' According to Ghana News Agency, Mr Bapagu urged the students to report acts of suspected corruption to the authorities. He emphasized the importance of not only reporting but also monitoring the progress to ensure that leadership addresses the issues. Mr Bapagu spoke on the national theme, highlighting ethical conduct, the impact of corruption, and the importance of reporting wrongdoing. Some of the youth raised concerns about bail conditions at police stations, and Mr Bapagu advised them not to pay money since bail was free. He underscored the significance of youth engagement, stating that the future of Sissala East and Ghana rests on these young people. The initiative in the Sissala East formed part of nationwide activities across 87 districts aimed at promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity under the United Nations Convention against Corruption, observed annually on December 9. The campaign, conducted in line with national efforts coordinated by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) with support from the EU, GIZ, and the Hewlett Foundation, focused on youth and education.