Ghana’s corruption score drops for first time in five years

Ghana’s anti-corruption progress has suffered a blow as the country’s score on the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) dropped to 42, ranking 80th globally and 11th in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Transparency International’s report highlights concerns over governance, linking corruption to issues like climate finance mismanagement and mining sector abuses.

Despite leading some regional counterparts, Ghana lags behind countries like Seychelles and Rwanda.

The Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) is urging reforms, including a specialized anti-corruption court, stricter political financing laws, and whistleblower protections.

Experts warn that unchecked corruption threatens democracy and development.

With the government under pressure to act, stakeholders are calling for urgent measures to rebuild confidence in Ghana’s anti-corruption fight.