Nigeria’s anti-graft agency recovers nearly $500m in one year

Nigeria’s economic crimes commission said it recovered nearly $500 million in proceeds of crime last year and secured more than 4,000 criminal convictions, its highest since the agency’s inception more than two decades ago. Africa’s biggest energy producer, Nigeria has struggled for decades with endemic corruption, which many Nigerians say contributes to widespread poverty in […]

Mahama forms 5-member team to collect public reports on suspected corruption cases

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has established a team to gather and receive information from the public regarding suspected acts of corruption. According to a press statement issued on Wednesday, December 18, and signed by the Spokesperson of the Mahama Transition Team, the newly formed body will serve as a conduit for citizens to report corruption-related […]

Bawumia to TUC: I have demonstrated strong commitment to fighting corruption through systems

The Vice President and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has asserted his strong commitment to fighting corruption, describing it as a canker impeding the nation’s development. At a meeting with the leadership and members of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) in  Accra on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Dr. Bawumia stated that corruption […]

“Everyday Momo” – Zebilla MP links legislative corruption to constituents’ demands

The Member of Parliament for Zebilla, Cletus Avoka has attributed the perceived corruption within the legislature to the relentless demands imposed on lawmakers, primarily by the public and their constituents. Speaking to Starr FM, Mr. Avoka shed light on the challenges faced by MPs due to incessant financial solicitations. He revealed that these demands often […]

Massive uncontrolled corruption suffocating Ghana – Catholic Bishops’ President

The President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Rev. Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi says massive uncontrolled corruption is suffocating Ghana. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the 2023 plenary assembly in the Sunyani Diocese on Monday [November 13, 2023], Rev. Gyamfi expressed concern over the country’s persistent impoverishment despite its status as an oil producer. He […]

Former Prez John Mahama vows to crack down on corruption if elected

John Dramani Mahama, the former President of Ghana, has pledged to create a favourable environment for anti-corruption institutions to clamp down on corrupt officials if he wins the upcoming presidential election.  Mr. Mahama has stated that corrupt government officials will be discouraged from engaging in corrupt practices during his tenure. Speaking to delegates in Lambussie […]

Corruption, hindrance to development – Dr Bawumia

The Vice-President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has said one of the key hindrances to fulfilling God’s purpose on earth is corruption. He said corruption inhibited economic growth and affected business operations, employment and investments. “It also reduces tax revenue and the effectiveness of various financial assistance programmes. The wider society is influenced by a high degree […]

OSP unveils corruption league table

The Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has launched a corruption league table to compile a list of the most-to-least corrupt institutions and organisations in the public sector. The corruption league table, according to the Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, was an important intervention to drive down corruption in the public sector. The project, christened, the […]