Supporters of the Progressive People's Party have started a march through the principal streets of the capital, Accra, to protest what they say is the increasing spate of corruption in the country.

Numbering a few thousands, the demonstrators say corruption by public office holders was deepening and are therefore demanding accountability in the management of public resources.

William Doworkpor, spokesperson for the PPP is leading the demonstration in the absence of party founder Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom.

The demonstrators converged at the Obra Spot, near the Kwame Nkrumah Circle in Accra where they were addressed by party leaders before the march started.

Addressing the crowd, Mr. Doworkpor said one of the critical issues they are concerned about is a need for the Attorney General's Department to be separated from the Ministry of Justice.

He said this will remove the political impediments that prevent the prosecution of public office holders found to be corrupt.

William Doworkpor said they will not be submitting any petitions to government since the issues the demonstration is trying to highlight have already been discussed extensively.

The protesters held placards some of which read; "Say No to corruption," "Abuse of poverty too much," "Incorruptible leadership, our goal," "Chop, chop go kill Ghana," and "Put our interest first."