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Ghanaians have lost faith in democracy due to Akufo-Addo’s inept leadership – Mahama
The flag bearer of National Democratic Congress (NDC) President John Mahama says Ghanaians have lost faith and hope in Ghana’s democratic system because of President Akufo-Addo’s incompetent leadership. Addressing the rank and file of the NDC and other dignitaries at the outdooring of his running mate for the 2024 election, Prof Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang at […]
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Corruption under Akufo-Addo is choking Ghana – Fifi Kwetey
The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey says corruption under the President Akufo-Addo administration is choking the nation to the maximum level. Delivering his message during the official outdooring flag bearer John Mahama’s running mate, Prof Opoku Agyemang at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Mr. Kwetey disclosed that […]
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NDC Norway Branch stands firm against corruption, calls for accountability
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 […]
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OSP has been rendered toothless in fight against corruption – IEA
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 […]
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Anti-corruption compliance and measures for modern businesses
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 […]
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Less punitive measures, weak systems accounting for corruption surge in Ghana – Yao Domelevo
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 […]
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OSP launches Youth Against Corruption Ghana initiative
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 […]
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Anti-corruption fight more rhetorical than action-oriented – GII
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 […]
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Features
The links between cybercrimes and 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 […]
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Education
EduWatch commences manifesto engagement with political parties
Education think tank, Africa Education Watch has begun manifesto consultations with various political parties to incorporate policies targeted at investing in basic education into their manifestos. According to EduWatch, the neglect of investment in basic education infrastructure has necessitated the need for political parties to ensure their manifestos align with the broad vision of the […]
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Special Prosecutor seeks support of religious leaders in corruption fight
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’ […]
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I’m the best choice to fight corruption, I’m not corrupt – Bawumia
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. […]
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Sports
GFA Sanctions J.A Kufuor Cup Match
J.A. Kufuor The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has granted approval for the J.A. Kufuor Cup match between Asante Kotoko and Nsoatreman FC on Sunday, February 18, 2024. The match
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Editorial
Corruption: Beyond Perception Polemics (2)
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
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Akufo-Addo has institutionalized corruption – Sammy Gyamfi
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 […]
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General News
Ghana Maintains Corruption Index Position
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
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International
Imran Khan: Former Pakistan PM and wife Bushra Bibi jailed for corruption
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 […]
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Opinion
Corruption and Justice, Where Does Ghana Stand -Special Prosecutor
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 […]
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Ghana’s stagnating corruption fight disappointing – 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 […]
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Ghana’s stagnated corruption fight disappointing – 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 […]
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