The Executive Secretary of Ghana’s Anti-corruption Coalition, Emefa Narteh has expressed her concerns about Ghana’s lack of progress in the fight against corruption.
Addressing the current situation in the country on Ghana Akoma with Sir John, she pointed out the shortcomings in the country’s anti-corruption measures, highlighting that corruption has infiltrated various levels of society
“Accepting corruption as a norm in our country will not help us,” Mrs. Narteh warned on December 19. “Transparency, accountability, and integrity are essential in this fight,” she added.
She emphasized that citizens have lost faith in Ghana’s security institutions, which has deepened the public’s mistrust and diminished the effectiveness of anti-corruption efforts. She urged institutions to restore public confidence by upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are prosecuted.
“Let’s make our institutions work,” she stated, underlining that strong, functional systems are the cornerstone of a successful fight against corruption.
Mrs. Narteh also criticized the reliance on Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL), the new team formed by the incoming government to combat corruption in the country, and the commitments made by the leadership of the country.
She argued that ORAL cannot serve as a reliable measure of progress. “We need more than ORAL to believe in the fight against corruption. It must be addressed comprehensively,” she asserted.
She warned that ORAL’s commitments without concrete actions could inadvertently exacerbate corruption and further erode citizens’ trust.
“Our citizens should be able to collaborate with our institutions, but ORAL’s commitments alone will not get us there,” Mrs Nartey noted.
As Ghana prepares for a new administration, Mrs. Narteh called for a renewed and actionable strategy to combat corruption, one that transcends rhetoric to implement systematic reforms. “The rule of law must guide our efforts, and offenders must face justice,” she concluded.
Her message is a clarion call to both leaders and citizens to ensure that the fight against corruption is thorough, inclusive, and effective.
