Fight against corruption: ORAL is not enough – Executive Secretary of Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition

Emefa Narte, Executive Secretary of Ghana Anti-corruption Coalition (GACC) and a strong advocate for anti-corruption expressed her concerns about Ghana’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption.

Addressing the current situation in the country on Ghana Akoma with Sir John on Akoma FM, she pointed out the shortcomings in the country’s anti-corruption measures, highlighting that corruption has infiltrated various levels of society, extending well beyond mere political will.

“Accepting corruption as a norm in our country will not help us,” Mrs. Narteh warned. “Transparency, accountability, and integrity are essential in this fight,” she added.

She emphasized that citizens have lost faith in Ghana’s security institutions, which has deepened the public’s mistrust and diminished the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts. She urged institutions to restore public confidence by upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are prosecuted.

“Let’s make our institutions work,” she stated, underlining that strong, functional systems are the cornerstone of a successful fight against corruption.

Mrs. Beauty Emefa Narteh also criticized the reliance on ORAL, the new team formed by the incoming government to combat corruption in the country, and the commitments made by the leadership of the country, arguing that ORAL cannot serve as a reliable measure of progress. “We need more than ORAL to believe in the fight against corruption. It must be addressed comprehensively,” she asserted.

She warned that ORAL’s commitments without concrete actions could inadvertently exacerbate corruption and further erode citizens’ trust. “Our citizens should be able to collaborate with our institutions, but ORAL’s commitments alone will not get us there.”

As Ghana prepares for a new administration, Mrs. Narte called for a renewed and actionable strategy to combat corruption, one that transcends rhetoric to implement systematic reforms. “The rule of law must guide our efforts, and offenders must face justice,” she concluded.

Her message is a clarion call to both leaders and citizens to ensure that the fight against corruption is thorough, inclusive, and effective.

By Portia Akosua Anomah, Akoma Fm

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