Transparency International Ghana has called for greater citizen involvement in the fight against corruption, emphasizing that meaningful progress cannot be achieved through the efforts of civil society organisations (CSOs) alone.
Speaking at a high-level stakeholder workshop in Tamale focused on the government’s anti-corruption commitments, Executive Director Mary Awelana Addah highlighted the need for nationwide collaboration.
“For too long, the anti-corruption agenda has been driven by CSOs and advocacy groups, while the ordinary Ghanaian remains on the sidelines,” she said. “If we truly want to win this fight, we need collective action—citizens must take ownership.”
The event was organized in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition.
Madam Addah urged citizens to monitor government promises closely and hold leaders accountable when they fall short.
“Anti-corruption efforts should not be confined to Accra or boardrooms. Every Ghanaian must get involved. It’s time we all reflected on our roles and joined hands to secure lasting reforms,” she stressed.
She also referenced the “eighth pledge of corruption,” encouraging society to embrace it as a guiding principle in building a more transparent nation.
The Tamale workshop brought together various stakeholders to explore practical strategies for boosting citizen engagement and ensuring the government fulfills its anti-corruption pledges.
