Ghana to undergo AU Anti-Corruption Peer Review
Ghana will, next week, undergo a high-level review of its anti-corruption systems as part of a continental assessment under the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).
A delegation from the African Union
The Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) will arrive in Accra this Sunday to conduct a week-long evaluation of the country’s governance and accountability mechanisms.
The review, which forms part of the AU’s efforts to promote transparency and peer learning among member states, will involve engagements with key institutions, including the Office of the President, the Ministry of Justice, the Office of the Special Prosecutor and civil society organisations.
A major highlight of the mission will be the High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference scheduled for Friday, June 6, at the Accra International Conference Centre.
The event, on the theme: “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” will bring together policymakers, legal experts and development partners to assess the progress and challenges in the fight against graft.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, said the exercise demonstrated Ghana’s commitment to good governance.
“Subjecting ourselves to this peer review reflects our determination to uphold accountability at all levels,” she said.
“No institution is exempt from scrutiny in this national effort, she added.”
Ghana, an early signatory to the AUCPCC, has been recognised for its anti-corruption reforms, including the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and amendments to procurement and asset declaration laws.
The AUABC’s findings and recommendations are expected to guide further strengthening of Ghana’s governance systems and reinforce its role as a leader in Africa’s anti-corruption agenda.
