The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and OccupyGhana have collectively criticized the anti-corruption methods proposed by the New Patriotic Get together (NPP) and the Nationwide Democratic Congress (NDC) forward of the December 7 elections.
In a press release, the CSOs stated the guarantees made by each events of their manifestos lack a real dedication to combating public sector corruption.
They highlighted the continued delays in passing the Conduct of Public Officers Invoice as proof of this lack of urgency.
In accordance with the CSOs, this delay displays a broader unwillingness by each the federal government and Parliament to prioritize anti-corruption measures.
They urged Ghanaians to take a extra energetic function in demanding accountability, because the political events have proven little curiosity in addressing corruption successfully.
The CSOs emphasised that actual progress within the struggle in opposition to corruption would require strain from the general public.
Through the years, successive governments have launched into sturdy measures to rid the nation of corruption.
The Akufo-Addo administration, for instance, established the Workplace of the Particular Prosecutor (OSP) to take care of this canker.
Nonetheless, efforts have proved futile as varied parameters, such because the Corruption Notion Index (CPI), say Ghana, has did not make any important progress.
A UN corruption report on Ghana says Ghanaians from all walks of life paid GH¢5 billion as bribes to public officers to facilitate public service supply in public establishments within the areas of well being, training, transportation, safety, and justice supply in 2021.
In accordance with the report, the prevalence of bribery is highest with cops topping the charts with 53.2%, adopted by Ghana ImÂmigration Service Officers with 37.4%, and Ghana Income Authority (GRA) Customs officers with 33.6%.