President Akufo-Addo says his administration has superintended stringent measures aimed at eradicating corruption in Ghana.
These measures, he noted, have been implemented through significant upgrades in the legal administration system, which are already producing results.
"We've also taken strong, systemic steps to combat corruption, rooted in a holistic program of legislative, administrative, financial and technological reforms. We've established the Office of the Special Prosecutor, a critical institution in the fight against corruption, and we've provided them with the necessary tools to prosecute those who seek to enrich themselves at the expense of the Ghanaian people," he said on Monday, September 9, 2024.
According to him, "During my first term in office, Parliament passed the Witness Protection Act in 2018 which I signed in law to create a witness protection scheme for individuals cooperating with law enforcement, especially in corruption cases."
He made these remarks at the Ghana Bar Association (GBA) conference in Kumasi.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) government has been widely criticized for its failure in the fight against corruption.
Critics, civil society organizations, the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), and a section of Ghanaians have raised concerns about the impact of this issue on national development.
But Nana Akufo-Addo recounted the passage of the Critical Offences Amendment Act of 2020 which "elevated corruption from a misdemeanor to a felony with harsher sentences of 12 to 25 years in prison."
"In addition, my administration has driven the passage of several key laws that bolster the state's ability to fight corruption."
He believes these frameworks among others have "strengthened the institutional framework to combat corruption and ensure accountability."
"Administratively, a series of other far-reaching measures have been undertaken by my government to help in the fight against corruption."
Latest Stories
-
Vice President launches “Citizen App” to enhance government services
3 mins -
Republic Bank-Luv FM Habitat Fair: Sales boom in Kumasi as patrons call for more
23 mins -
Cocoa carriers boycott services, demand 3 cedis labour fee
29 mins -
Eurobond debt restructuring shows investor confidence in economy – President Akufo-Addo
30 mins -
Rastafari Council urges government to act on galamsey menace
32 mins -
Deputy Education Minister tours technical universities, commends institutions for driving industrialisation
34 mins -
Some members of organised labour reject calls for nationwide strike
48 mins -
We need restoration of water bodies, ban galamsey – Austin Gamey tells gov’t
1 hour -
Sierra Leone to host UN Women in Tourism Africa Regional Congress
2 hours -
Dr. Donald Agumenu calls for Unity and Action at Deza Festival
2 hours -
CSIR-CRI trains plantain farmers on how maximise yields using clean seeds
2 hours -
Legendary Capital Events & Kidzplace recognized for excellent event management
2 hours -
I was rejected by record labels due to my albinism, poor eyesight – Byno Ayoni
2 hours -
US-based SHE Empowerment global delegation arrives in Ghana for official launch
3 hours -
Dear God, Why I’m not adding Ghanaian politicians to my prayer topics?
3 hours