Ghana has unveiled a new five-year National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP), with President John Dramani Mahama saying the effort aims to strengthen accountability, ethical leadership, and public participation in government institutions. Speaking at an event at the University of Ghana in Accra, Mahama frames corruption as a national development challenge that weakens institutions, discourages investment, and erodes public trust. He calls for a collective response involving government, civil society, the private sector, and citizens, arguing that the fight against corruption requires participation across society.
Governance experts cited by Deutsche Welle say the plan’s impact will depend on whether existing anti-corruption laws are enforced consistently. While the government’s new strategy focuses on building public trust through improved accountability, critics and analysts highlight that success will not only be determined by policy commitments but also by practical implementation and sustained legal action.
