Government's commitment to corruption fight unwavering – Bampoe Addo - Ghana Business News

Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, the Deputy Chief of Staff, spoke about corruption. She emphasized the government's commitment to fighting it. This was during the launch of the Final Evaluation Report of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) in Accra on Friday.

The NACAP is a 10-year strategic plan. It was implemented from 2015 to 2024. Its goals include building public capacity to fight corruption and making it risky for offenders. The plan also aims to promote efficiency, accountability, and transparency across sectors.

Additionally, NACAP encourages individuals and organizations to report corruption. It focuses on effective investigations and prosecutions of corrupt activities. However, Nana Oye expressed disappointment over limited progress in combating corruption.

She noted that Ghana's Corruption Perception Index (CPI) showed little improvement over three years. In 2022 and 2023, Ghana maintained a CPI score of 43. This indicates stagnation in anti-corruption efforts. In 2024, the score dropped slightly to 42, reflecting declining public trust.

Recent surveys by Transparency International and others show ongoing challenges with corruption in Ghana. Nana Oye stated that these findings highlight persistent issues despite NACAP's implementation.

Despite these concerns, she reaffirmed the government's commitment to fighting corruption. She mentioned "Operation Recover All Loot" as evidence of this commitment. President Mahama has appointed Professor Francis Dodoo as a Presidential Advisor for the National Anti-Corruption Programme.

Nana Oye announced plans for NACAP II to further combat corruption in Ghana. She stressed that the government will meet its international anti-corruption obligations under UNCAC.

Professor Simon Mariwah presented findings from the Evaluation Report. He highlighted the need for a dedicated fund for NACAP II's funding stability. While NACAP met key objectives, it lacked adequate financial support.

He urged CHRAJ to secure long-term funding for anti-corruption initiatives through a dedicated fund. Regular evaluations during NACAP II's implementation were also recommended for tracking progress.

Dr Joseph Whittal from CHRAJ said they would adopt recommendations from the report for future plans. He emphasized exploring sustainable funding for NACAP II to avoid past difficulties with funding issues.

He concluded that securing dedicated funding is crucial for success moving forward.