Opoku-Agyemang backs legal measures to target unexplained wealth

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang supports calls for legal measures. These measures would hold public and private officials accountable for unexplained wealth. She emphasized the Mahama-led government’s commitment to fighting corruption.

The Vice President plans to introduce the Conduct of Public Officers Bill in Parliament. This bill will include input from anti-corruption organizations. She stated that it aims to create a strong and lasting law.

“The revised Conduct of Public Officers Bill will reflect views from various stakeholders,” she said. This includes civil society organizations, anti-corruption institutions, and the media.

Prof. Opoku-Agyemang also called for better funding for anti-corruption agencies. This funding is essential to protect their operations from political interference. “We must ensure sustainable financing to enhance independence,” she added.

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