Dr Kwame Asah-Asante, a political scientist and Head of the Centre for European Studies at the University of Ghana, has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for recording relatively low levels of corruption in its first year in office, describing it as a positive sign worth acknowledging.

Speaking on Joy FM’s AM Show on Tuesday, January 7, to mark exactly one year since President Mahama assumed office, Dr Asah-Asante said corruption has historically undermined successive governments in Ghana, but noted that the current administration appears to be making a difference.

“Corruption is one of the things that have always worked heavily against the administration of every regime,” he said.

“But the good news is that this time around, we have seen very little in terms of corruption, and it is one of the good signs I have seen.”

Dr Asah-Asante encouraged the government to sustain and deepen its anti-corruption efforts, adding that while early indicators are encouraging, more transparency and clear policy commitment would further strengthen public confidence.

“People can check Transparency International and other reports, including what we have been reading in the news,” he noted. “What I have seen so far is something worth praising, but the government must continue the fight and give us more clarity on its real commitment.”

President Mahama was sworn into office on January 7, 2025, following his victory in the December 2024 general elections.

His first year has been closely scrutinised, particularly in areas such as economic recovery, governance, and anti-corruption, which featured prominently in his campaign.