Ghana's Bold Move: Corruption Risk Review Targets President's Office

Ghana to Conduct Corruption Risk Review of President's Office and 10 Other Institutions Ghana is set to conduct a comprehensive corruption risk review of the Office of the President and ten other key state institutions. This significant move comes as part of Ghana's commitment to the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption. The review will be a key component of the High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference scheduled for Friday, June 6th. Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, stated, "Ghana’s decision to subject itself to this assessment is a bold step in reinforcing transparency and accountability." The review aims to strengthen integrity, compliance, and foster peer learning among member states in implementing the AU Convention. The institutions involved in the review include the Ministry of Justice, the Attorney General's office, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, the Ghana Audit Service, the Economic and Organized Crime Office, relevant parliamentary committees, civil society organizations, and development partners such as the UNDP, GIZ, and the World Bank. This comprehensive review demonstrates Ghana's continued commitment to fighting corruption under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. The initiative is not just for the present but for the future of Ghana. This forward-thinking approach to tackling corruption is a beacon of hope for the nation and a positive example for other African countries.