Transparency International has cited the removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo, among others, as the motivation for Ghana’s stagnant growth in this year’s Corruption Perception Index (CPI).
It observed a trend of politicisation of the Judiciary and law enforcement, as well as undue influence by the executive.
This, it said, came about despite increased transparency in corruption investigation and prosecution by the state.
It particularly singled out the dismissal of the former Chief Justice and the various petitions for the removal of heads of various independent institutions.
Also, Transparency International cited the discontinuation of corruption cases involving members of the ruling government through a 60:40 settlement.
This, it said, raised eyebrows among Ghanaians and dampened expectations raised by the publication of Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL).
Ghana scored 43 out of 100, ranking 76th among 182 countries assessed in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) in 2025.
The score indicates that Ghana continues to struggle with persistent corruption, weak compliance with and enforcement of the legal and policy framework, and weak state institutions dedicated to combating corruption.
It therefore made the following recommendations for the government and leaders to:
1. Strengthen justice systems, protect their independence and welcome the Chief Justice’s decision to fast-track the creation of the anti-corruption courts, which will aid the expeditious adjudication of corruption-related cases
2. TI Ghana also call on parliament to hasten the Community Tribunal Bill, which has been penned as one of the bills to receive attention of parliament during the current sitting
3. TI Ghana also recommends the expedited adoption of the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Plan (NEACAP)
4. Cultural reorientation to pay attention to issues of ethics, such as the campaign by the GP to promote personnel who demonstrated integrity in the line of duty
5. It is important to promote a friendly business environment. TI Ghana, therefore, calls on all state regulatory agencies like the Office of the Registrar of Companies, GPHA, GRA, Ghana Standards Authority and Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) to promote ethical business standards and facilitate transparency and integrity in doing business in Ghana
6. Reform political party financing regulations to ensure transparency and accountability in their fundraising and utilisation
Story by Hajara Fuseini
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