A security analyst and consultant, Nana Kweku Ofori Atta, has called on the Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, to champion sweeping digital and structural reforms aimed at eliminating corruption and strengthening public financial management.

In an open letter dated February 7, 2026, Mr. Ofori Atta commended the Governor for what he described as an “impressive and spirited impact” on the economy since assuming office, particularly highlighting the relative stabilisation of the cedi against its major trading currencies.

Central to his proposals is the introduction of a comprehensive cashless or paperless transaction system across all state institutions.

According to him, ministries, departments and agencies should completely outlaw the use of physical cash in their operations, with government officials only handling cash when withdrawing their personal salaries from their bank accounts.

He argues that such a move would significantly reduce financial leakages and limit opportunities for corrupt practices by enhancing transparency and traceability in public sector transactions.

Mr. Ofori Atta also advocates the establishment of a centralised database covering all government employees. The system, he suggests, should be integrated with data from the National Identification Authority as well as the Births and Deaths Registry to ensure periodic updates.

He believes this would help eliminate ghost names, retirees, absconded staff and other irregularities from the government payroll, thereby sanitising the public wage system.

Additionally, he proposes the harmonisation of all government pay structures onto a single sophisticated digital platform.

He recommends that key institutions, including the Ghana Revenue Authority, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission and the Public Procurement Authority, operate on a unified database alongside the central bank to eliminate duplication, prevent crossed payments and improve coordination in public financial administration.

While acknowledging the digitalisation agenda pursued by previous administrations, the analyst urged that it be enhanced and modernised further to position Ghana as a global reference point in public sector digital governance.

He also called for the introduction of an effective, technology-driven forensic auditing system backed by formidable data, describing traditional auditing approaches as outdated and inadequate in addressing complex financial infractions.

Beyond financial governance reforms, the letter raises concerns about the proliferation of betting activities, urging authorities to take decisive steps to address what he describes as a growing social and economic concern.

Mr. Ofori Atta maintains that implementing these measures would not only advance the fight against corruption but also strengthen the economy, boost investor confidence and potentially create jobs.

He concluded by expressing confidence that his proposals would receive favourable consideration as part of ongoing efforts to enhance economic governance and institutional integrity in the country.