Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, Ghana's Deputy Chief of Staff, has touted Ghana's anti-corruption reforms at the First Resumed Sixteenth Session of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) Implementation Review Group and the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group on the Prevention of Corruption, held in Vienna on June 16, 2025.

In her address, she underscored Ghana's unwavering stance against corruption and laid out the country’s comprehensive anti-corruption strategy.

Highlighting key legislative frameworks, Ms. Bampoe Addo referenced Ghana's 1992 Constitution and essential laws such as the Criminal Offences Act, Financial Intelligence Centre Act, Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, Whistleblower Act, and Witness Protection Act.

She also introduced the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), noting that NACAP II is scheduled for launch in September 2025 alongside the new initiative “Operation Recover All Loot” (ORAL), aimed at reclaiming state resources.

During her presentation, she shared impressive results achieved in the fight against corruption: the Special Prosecutor's office recovered over $340,000, blocked inflated contracts saved $11.5 million, and the Audit Service reclaimed $1.55 billion from 2020 to 2023. These figures reflect the proactive measures the Ghanaian government is taking to combat corruption effectively.

Engaging citizens is a crucial part of Ghana's anti-corruption efforts, with more than 15 million Ghanaians reached through awareness programmes.

To further enhance governance, Ms. Bampoe Addo announced the formation of a Governance Advisory Council that will oversee compliance with anti-corruption measures and publish annual reports on governance issues.

The government's reforms are extensive, including a prohibition on political appointees acquiring state assets, the introduction of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill, the establishment of special courts dedicated to handling corruption cases, and bolstering the Auditor-General's powers to ensure accountability.

Moreover, she emphasised Ghana’s commitment to maintaining financial integrity and combating money laundering, showcasing digital innovations like the Ghana Electronic Procurement System (GHANEPS) and E-VAT, which have successfully increased VAT revenue by 28%.

In closing, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo called upon the international community to unite in the fight against corruption, emphasising that “corruption has no place in Ghana’s future.”

The ongoing process of the UNCAC Implementation Review Group aims to strengthen the practical implementation of anti-corruption initiatives among member states.

This forum allows countries to share their progress, confront challenges, and exchange best practices while facilitating peer reviews and technical support to align domestic laws with international standards for preventing, detecting, and prosecuting corruption.

Ultimately, this collaboration is crucial for enhancing transparency, accountability, and cooperation in the global battle against corruption.