President John Mahama has reaffirmed his commitment to preserving the independence of Ghana’s anti-corruption agencies, assuring that his administration will not interfere with ongoing investigations or pressurise the agencies to drop the cases.
The President gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation from the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) State Party Review Team at the Jubilee House in Accra last Tuesday.
Review
The team, led by Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate, was in Accra upon the invitation of President Mahama to submit Ghana to a peer review of Ghana's Anti-corruption regime and performance.
The Review Mission is meant to assess the implementation of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) by Ghana as a State Party to the Convention.
Emphasising his dedication to the rule of law and impartial justice, President Mahama stated, “I have assured the public and my Attorney-General and Minister of Justice that I will not interfere in their work.”
“If anti-corruption agencies pursue any individual, I will not attempt to influence them to drop investigations, including those involving officials from the previous administration, some of whom are currently under probe, he added.”
The President’s remarks follow heightened public interest in accountability and governance as his administration continues to address corruption-related cases.
President Mahama’s pledge aligns with his broader governance agenda, which prioritises accountability and the strengthening of state institutions to fight corruption without political interference.
Leadership
Ms Diakhate, speaking on behalf of the AUABC, extended her congratulations to President Mahama on his re-election, stating that it reflected the renewed confidence of Ghanaians in his leadership.
She said the victory also acknowledged the commendable work he accomplished during his first term in advancing the country's development.
She emphasised that the AUABC’s presence in Accra highlighted President Mahama’s strong commitment to the fight against corruption across Africa.
“As a state party to the African Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, Ghana has consistently demonstrated its dedication to accountability and good governance,” she added.
The Review Mission to Ghana, she explained, was part of the AUABC’s efforts to support member states in implementing effective anti-corruption measures under the framework of the convention.
The AUABC delegation included Ms Annouz Nadia and Ms Yvonne Mutepuka Chibiya, both Board Members; Ms Martha Munthali, Senior Policy Officer on Economic Affairs, and Ms Stephane Ndilmbaye, Documentalist and Office Assistant.
