Parliament Collaborates with Key State Institutions to Tackle Corruption in Ghana
In a renewed commitment to combat corruption and promote good governance, Ghana’s Parliament has strengthened its collaboration with Key Accountability Institutions (KAI), unveiling a comprehensive plan aimed at fostering transparency, ethical leadership, and integrity in public service.
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, at meeting with the Key Accountability Institutions in Accra on Monday, June 9, 2025, emphasized the importance of collective action and institutional synergy in the fight against corruption during a high-level meeting with the heads of KAI at Parliament House on Monday.
The meeting focused on reviewing the KAI framework, discussing a proposed National Integrity Award Scheme, and finalizing a joint work plan for 2025.
“We must work diligently to sustain our spirit of collaboration. Our strength lies in unity, and we must not allow those who seek to evade accountability to succeed,” Speaker Bagbin urged.
The KAI platform comprises critical anti-corruption and accountability bodies including the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana Police Service, Office of the Special Prosecutor, Audit Service, Financial Intelligence Centre, National Intelligence Bureau, National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) and the Attorney General’s Department.
Announcing the initiative on the floor of Parliament earlier on March 29, the Speaker revealed that the National Integrity Award Scheme is designed to promote a culture of integrity by recognizing individuals and institutions that demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct, transparency, and accountability in public life.
“This scheme aims to inspire behavioural change and instil a deep sense of responsibility across the public sector and wider society,” he noted.
The Speaker further highlighted the necessity of trust and collaboration among public sector institutions to make accountability a visible and achievable goal, rather than an abstract ideal.
Clerk to Parliament, Mr. Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, also underscored the vital role of joint institutional efforts. He noted that the KAI platform—guided by a Memorandum of Understanding—seeks to promote synergy, enhance information sharing, and build stronger institutional capacities for fighting corruption.
“The National Integrity Award Scheme will celebrate integrity in public service and is a practical demonstration of our shared commitment to good governance,” he said.
Dr. Joseph Whittal, Commissioner of CHRAJ and Convenor of the KAI platform, reiterated the importance of collaboration. He urged institutions to strengthen their joint efforts to deliver on the public’s demand for transparency and results.
“This forum serves as a framework for coordinated action among key accountability institutions. Ghanaians expect results—and together, we must deliver,” Dr. Whittal stressed.
The launch of the National Integrity Award Scheme marks a significant milestone in Ghana’s anti-corruption agenda, with stakeholders expressing confidence that the initiative will foster a more transparent, ethical, and accountable public sector.
Source: Felix Nyaaba/expressnewsghana.com
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