By President John Dramani Mahama has been told to merge the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Criminal Investigative Department (CID) and the National Security to sire a proper fight against corruption.
The Movement for Change which made the call indicated that consolidating these institutions will lead to clarity in their operations as far as corruption fight is concerned.
In addition, the group said it would define corruption-related offenses explicitly, and introduce stringent penalties for offenders, especially political appointees and public officials.
The Movement for Change also calls for compulsory asset declaration and lifestyle audits for public officials.
It insists that periodic and verifiable asset declarations, coupled with real-time monitoring of unexplained wealth, will serve as a strong deterrent against corruption. This will prevent public officials from illegally amassing wealth while in office.
In addition, the movement is pushing for procurement system reforms to eliminate political patronage and cronyism. It believes that Ghana’s current procurement system is riddled with corruption, where contracts are awarded based on political affiliations rather than merit.
Reforming procurement laws will ensure greater transparency and accountability in public sector spending.
Recognizing the role of citizens in fighting corruption, the Movement for Change is proposing the introduction of an Anti-Corruption Citizens’ Charter to empower Ghanaians to act as watchdogs. This initiative will provide strong legal protections for whistleblowers and offer incentives to those who expose corruption. The movement also wants greater support for civil society organizations advocating against corruption, ensuring that no government official – regardless of rank – can manipulate the system for personal gain.
“The Movement for Change is urging the President to take tougher actions on corruption beyond mere rhetoric. It insists that the fight against corruption must be institutionalized through strong laws and independent bodies, rather than relying on political will.
Without bold reforms, corruption will continue to cripple the nation’s progress and deepen public distrust in government,” the Movement said at a press conference held at the headquarters of the Movement in Accra on February 18, 2025, the group outlined a plan to fight corruption effectively. The event, led by the spokesperson of the Movement, Lawyer Andrew Appiah Danquah,
