CHRAJ vows to combat corruption as it launches phase II of National Anti-Corruption Action Plan

The Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) has pledged to intensify the fight against corruption, ahead of the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) II.

Speaking at the launch of the final independent evaluation of phase one of NACAP (2015-2024), Dr Joseph Whittal, reiterated the negative effects of corruption on the growth of the nation, highlighting the need to deal with the canker.

Advocating for collaboration among stakeholders and citizens to create a more transparent and accountable society, the Commissioner noted that lessons learned from evaluating NACAP I will inform the crafting of NACAP II.

“We will take lessons from the weaknesses of the evaluation report and strengthen them in NACAP 2 as we move forward,” he said.

Dr. Whittal commended anti-corruption agencies for delivering on their mandate albeit highlighting the existing delays in achieving results.

“Despite challenges, some anti-corruption agencies are performing well”, he added.

Deputy Chief of Staff Nana Oye Bampoe Addo also acknowledged progress in fighting corruption but emphasized that it remains a significant challenge undermining social justice, economic growth, and democratic principles.

“Corruption has far-reaching consequences, including undermining democracy, violating human rights, and distorting markets.”

The Mahama administration introduced NACAP in 2015, aiming to fight corruption and ensure structural transformations in anti-corruption operations within public and private sector organizations.

NACAP I was the first comprehensive strategy to combat corruption, involving the public sector, civil society, media, and other stakeholders. Key findings from the 10-year program highlighted the creation and strengthening of anti-corruption institutions, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Economic and Organised Crime Office.

By Beatrice Sowah