The release of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023 by Transparency International (TI) has once again brought to light Ghana's stagnant position in the global fight against corruption. With a score of 43 out of 100, Ghana secured the 70th position out of 180 countries and territories, marking the fourth consecutive year of stagnation in its anti-corruption efforts.
Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress, likening Ghana's situation to "spinning around slowly on one foot in a circle, much like a gyroscope." He emphasized the need for more effective measures and a stronger commitment to address the issue, stating that while the solution to corruption is well-known, there seems to be reluctance in fully implementing it.
Agyebeng lamented, "We certainly know the cure to the malaise but we are unwilling to take the medication fully, it is as if we don’t want to actually cure it though we reckon it is slowly killing us. it is as if we do not know what we want."
In response to the CPI findings, Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare called on civil society organizations (CSOs) to trust anti-graft bodies and refrain from harboring suspicions once individuals under investigation for alleged misconduct have been exonerated. She made these remarks during a roundtable discussion on the Corruption Perception Index 2023, emphasizing the need to address the challenges and perceptions surrounding corruption in the country.
The stagnation in Ghana's anti-corruption efforts is a cause for concern, especially in light of the potential for a subsequent decline in the CPI score if progress is not made. It is evident that a concerted and committed effort is required from all stakeholders, including government bodies, civil society organizations, and the general public, to effectively combat corruption and improve Ghana's standing on the global stage.
-source citinewsroom | curated by Hanna Tetteh| Mydailyreports24
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