Corruption Archives

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Report Alleges Corruption Fuels Galamsey in Ghana

A new research report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organised Crime has exposed the deeply entrenched role of corruption in enabling illegal mining activities, commonly known as galamsey, across Ghana. The report alleges that political figures, security officials, and traditional

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Corruption and Political Missteps Undermining Fight Against Galamsey – Asantehene Warns

Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II has identified corruption and political miscalculations as key obstacles hampering Ghana’s ongoing battle against illegal mining, widely known as galamsey. Addressing participants at the Global Mining Summit in Accra on Monday, June 2, the Asantehene expressed

February 11, 2025February 11, 2025

Ghana’s Corruption Perception Index Score Declines In 2024

Accra, Ghana – Ghana's score on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) has decreased, falling from 43 to 42. This was announced in a press release issued by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International. The report

December 3, 2024December 3, 2024

OSP Issues Warning Against Corruption In December Elections

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has reiterated its commitment to upholding the integrity of Ghana's 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections. In a press release on December 2, 2024, the OSP affirmed that it is actively using its anti-corruption mandate

August 29, 2024August 29, 2024

NDC Youth Wing to Protest at Finance Ministry Over Alleged Corruption

A group of youth activists from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is set to stage a demonstration at the Ministry of Finance on September 4, 2024. The group, known as the Operation Recover All Loot Brigade (ORAL), is demanding a thorough

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024

South Africa Investigates Alleged $7B Corruption At State-Owned Companies

South Africa has active investigations into alleged corruption totalling more than $7 billion at some of its top state-owned companies, according to a report published Tuesday by the national anti-graft unit. The investigations are not new, and some have been running

January 30, 2024January 30, 2024

Ghana’s Stagnated Corruption Fight Disappointing – Special Prosecutor

The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has expressed disappointment in Ghana’s stagnated position on the Corruption Perception Index (CPI), highlighting the country’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption. Ghana attained a score of 43 out of a possible 100, securing

January 9, 2024January 9, 2024

Ghana Has Become Poorer Because Of Corruption – Dr Afari-Gyan

A former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan, has attributed the country's economic challenges to the rampant corrupt activities within various public institutions. Speaking at the Constitution Day Public Lecture at UPSA on Monday, Dr. Afari-Gyan noted that

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023

Judicial Corruption Is More Of perception Than Reality – Supreme Court Justice Nominee

Nominee to the Supreme Court Justice Yaw Asare Darko says corruption in the judiciary is more perception than real. According to him, the perception is fueled by several factors, emphasising that a significant portion of the population lacks a comprehensive understanding

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

Digitalisation Eliminates Corruption – AG Tells UN

Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Godfred Yeboah Dame, has underscored the importance of digitalisation in the fight against corruption in Ghana. According to him, digitised environment ultimately helps to eliminate and prevent corruption in various institutions and agencies. Mr. Dame