Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has inaugurated a presidential working group to draft Ghana’s next National Anti-Corruption Strategy by August 31, 2025.
The initiative follows President Mahama’s directive for a “beating, impactful rhythm” in combating graft after earlier efforts fell short.
Debrah acknowledged the previous National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) spurred institutional reforms—including port digitization and bolstering the Special Prosecutor’s Office—but failed to curb pervasive corruption. He cited Ghana’s Corruption Perception Index drop from 48% to 42% as evidence of stalled progress. “We must reverse this trend,” Debrah stated, urging the team to break from past assumptions.
The new framework will emphasize technology-driven enforcement, ethical leadership, and political will. It operates under the Presidential Advisor on Anti-Corruption, collaborating with CHRAJ, civil society, and law enforcement. Debrah framed corruption as both a legal and moral crisis, demanding “shock therapy” to restore democratic integrity. The group must deliver its draft amid fiscal constraints, with full presidential backing.
