Ghana Records Zero Progress in Corruption Fight since 2020
Transparency International recently released the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023, revealing that Ghana attained a score of 43 out of 100, retaining the same score recorded since 2020.
In terms of ranking, Ghana secured the 70th position out of 180 countries included in the index.
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While this score positions Ghana ahead of several other African nations, including Burkina Faso (41), South Africa (41), Côte d'Ivoire (40), Tanzania (40), and Lesotho (39), it also places the country lower than Mauritius (51), Namibia (49), and Sao Tome and Principe (45) within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
The CPI signals a varied portrayal of anti-corruption endeavors across Africa, where some nations have demonstrated progress, while the majority grapples with widespread corruption. In Africa, the average score remains low, with 90% of Sub-Saharan African countries notching below 50.
Under the theme of "Corruption and Justice," the CPI for 2023 illuminates the interconnectedness between Ghana's score and its performance in the Rule of Law Index provided by the World Justice Project. By 2023, Ghana's score on the Rule of Law Index had declined to 0.55, with a corresponding fall in ranking to 61st out of 139 countries.
Highlighting the confluence between access to justice and corruption levels, the Board Chairman of Transparency International, François Valérian, stressed that addressing deficiencies in the justice system should be an utmost priority in anti-corruption efforts. Valérian emphasized the necessity of ensuring the independence of institutions upholding the law and tackling corruption.
While this score positions Ghana ahead of several other African nations, including Burkina Faso (41), South Africa (41), Côte d'Ivoire (40), Tanzania (40), and Lesotho (39), it also places the country lower than Mauritius (51), Namibia (49), and Sao Tome and Principe (45) within the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
The CPI signals a varied portrayal of anti-corruption endeavors across Africa, where some nations have demonstrated progress, while the majority grapples with widespread corruption. In Africa, the average score remains low, with 90% of Sub-Saharan African countries notching below 50.
Under the theme of "Corruption and Justice," the CPI for 2023 illuminates the interconnectedness between Ghana's score and its performance in the Rule of Law Index provided by the World Justice Project. By 2023, Ghana's score on the Rule of Law Index had declined to 0.55, with a corresponding fall in ranking to 61st out of 139 countries.
Highlighting the confluence between access to justice and corruption levels, the Board Chairman of Transparency International, François Valérian, stressed that addressing deficiencies in the justice system should be an utmost priority in anti-corruption efforts. Valérian emphasized the necessity of ensuring the independence of institutions upholding the law and tackling corruption.
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Recommendations from Global Integrity Initiative (GII) have underscored the urgent need to enhance anti-corruption frameworks and empower justice systems to effectively address corruption offenses, urging the initiation of legal adjustments to enable the prosecution of select corruption cases. Furthermore, reforms in laws involving defamation and immunity for judges have been advocated to foster transparent reporting and accountability.
Also, the GII advised that the state enhances and broadens public awareness of the Public Relations and Complaint Unit (PRCU) within the Judicial Services to establish a robust whistleblower policy for reporting potential violations. This will involve educating and engaging lawyers, court users, prosecutors, police, media, and civil society to ensure a confidential and thorough reporting process.
Recommendations from Global Integrity Initiative (GII) have underscored the urgent need to enhance anti-corruption frameworks and empower justice systems to effectively address corruption offenses, urging the initiation of legal adjustments to enable the prosecution of select corruption cases. Furthermore, reforms in laws involving defamation and immunity for judges have been advocated to foster transparent reporting and accountability.
Also, the GII advised that the state enhances and broadens public awareness of the Public Relations and Complaint Unit (PRCU) within the Judicial Services to establish a robust whistleblower policy for reporting potential violations. This will involve educating and engaging lawyers, court users, prosecutors, police, media, and civil society to ensure a confidential and thorough reporting process.
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