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Dr. Rashid Pelpuo, Member of Parliament for the Wa constituency and a key figure in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), engaged some members of the NDC Norway branch in Oslo to discuss critical national issues concerning Ghana’s economy and national politics. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the United Nations conference on Parliamentarians, focused […] The post NDC
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has expressed apprehensions regarding the functioning of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). According to him, the OSP, despite having two Special Prosecutors, appears to have been incapacitated by the appointing authority. During an IEA press briefing on Wednesday, April 3, Dr John Kwakye, the Director of Research […] The post OSP
By Maureen E. BANSAH A German engineering giant, Siemens AG, was rocked by a massive corruption scandal in 2006 that shocked the world. The corruption involved more than $1.4 billion in bribes to government officials worldwide to acquire market advantage. Investigations uncovered the extensive bribery network within the company’s worldwide operations, exposing a deeply ingrained […] The post
Daniel Yao Domelevo, former Auditor-General, has attributed the surge in corruption and corruption-related offenses in the country to less punitive measures and weaknesses in the system to apprehend perpetrators. He said that when there is no control mechanism to track the activities of citizens, people are likely to take advantage of the situation. The former […] The post Less
In pursuance of its mandate to prevent corruption, the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched the Youth Against Corruption (YAC) Ghana social media platforms, dedicated to fostering integrity, transparency and accountability among the youth. The move which forms part of the OSP’s flagship anti-corruption programme, Youth in Anti- Corruption Initiative, comes at a […] The post OSP
Mary Addah, the Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has raised concerns about the country’s approach to combating corruption. According to her, the fight against corruption has been more rhetorical than action-oriented. Ms Addah points out that institutions mandated to address this menace, often fall short by merely talking about it rather than […] The post Anti-corruption
By Ben TAGOE With the surge in technology, the link between cybercrime and corruption is an undeniable reality. As technology advances, so does its potential for misuse, leading to a complex web of interconnected challenges. Let’s take a closer look at the links between cybercrimes and corruption, unravelling the threads that tie these two seemingly […] The post The
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has appealed to religious leaders to collaborate with his outfit in combating corruption. He made the call on the back of Ghana’s stagnant position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) which he said highlights the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. According to Mr. Agyebeng, the clerics’ […] The post Special
Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the flagbearer of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), has absolved himself of any corruption and corruption-related cases, promising to fight the canker if voted in the 2024 general elections. He stated that he has the integrity to manage the finances of the economy, emphasizing that he is not a corrupt person. […] The post I’m the
Key insurance industry indices in Ghana as reported by the latest research report by the National Insurance Commission’s ‘Public Perception and Confidence of Insurance in Ghana’ survey indicate a sharp improvement in awareness, appreciation and confidence among the general public. The latest NIC survey reports an average confidence index of 61.65% and an improved perception […] The post
Fibreglass canoes and boats are known to present superior long term benefits in comparison to wooden ones. This includes better durability and low maintenance cost. Again, in an era where environmental sustainability is rife, opting for fibreglass in the construction will mean less dependence on the country’s tree resources. This is the argument of two […] The post Eco-friendly boats
Our politics is becoming very toxic in recent times, and we fear it might even get ‘cancerous’. The general election is about ten months away, that is if the Read More... The post Corruption: Beyond Perception Polemics (2) appeared first on DailyGuide
The Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress, Sammy Gyamfi, has accused the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government of institutionalizing corruption. Gyamfi’s assertion is grounded in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), where he highlights a stark decline in Ghana’s performance over the last seven years. According to Gyamfi, Ghana achieved its best CPI score of 48 in 2014 […] The post Akufo-Addo
Francois Valerian Ghana has maintained its position on the latest Corruption Perception Index (CPI), placing 43rd ahead of 39 sub-Saharan Africa countries. The countries are Burkina Faso (41st), Côte Read More... The post Ghana Maintains Corruption Index Position appeared
Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been jailed for 14 years, the second sentence handed to Pakistan’s former prime minister in two days. The two sentences come just a week before the South Asian country is due to hold an election in which he is barred from standing. Khan, who was ousted as […] The post Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM and wife
Yet again, we have scored 43 out of a possible 100 on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). The results are disappointing. Yes, we did not slip. One will muse. Fair enough. But we did not progress either. We did not cross the threshold of an average mark. That is our reality. On the credit side […] The post Corruption and Justice, Where Does Ghana Stand -Special Prosecutor
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed disappointment in Ghana’s stagnated position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. Ghana attained a score of 43 out of a possible 100, securing the 70th position out of 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index […] The post Ghana’s
The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed disappointment in Ghana’s stagnated position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. Ghana attained a score of 43 out of a possible 100, securing the 70th position out of 180 countries and territories in the Corruption Perceptions Index […] The post Ghana’s
#Price #Weight #Shrinkflation #TurningTheCorner What do all the macroeconomic numbers and jargon have to do with the price of kenkey? Here it is: From a turbulent beginning that saw two price increases within six months, the kenkey market had stabilized by the end of 2023. Four-cedi kenkey dominates, five-cedi kenkey is here to stay, and […] The post The Kenkey
A leading member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe has suggested to the next president of the country to investigate all appointees of the Akufo-Addo-led administration. He said, the winner of the 2024 presidential election must set up a commission of inquiry to investigate members of the current government for corruption. “Whoever takes […] The post Investigate
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