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The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has organised a one-day forum to educate residents of Techiman North on the mandate of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the important role citizens play in the fight against corruption.
The forum which was held at the Royal Gardens Hotel in Tuobodom on Friday, November 28, 2025, was attended by 30 participants drawn from selected institutions within the district. and facilitated by GACC’s Programmes Assistant, Ms. Dorcas Affum Tenkorang.
During the forum, Ms. Tenkorang revealed several challenges that weaken Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts. These include the absence of a clear constitutional definition of corruption, delays in judicial processes, limited resources for anti-corruption agencies, political interference, and the high burden of proof required in criminal trials. She explained that such obstacles slow national development and make it difficult to hold corrupt actors accountable.
She further stressed that citizens’ responsibility goes beyond merely reporting corruption, encouraging them to resist, reject, and refuse to participate in corrupt activities, while emphasizing the collective role of the public in curbing abuse of power. Participants were reminded that corruption drains state resources, erodes public trust, deepens poverty and inequality, and undermines the delivery of essential public services.
Ms. Dorcas Affum Tenkorang, noted that the forum forms part of the Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption project, under the Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAI-RD) initiative. The project, she said is sponsored by GIZ, with funding support from the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
“Today’s forum is part of a project titled Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption, which falls under the Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy initiative.
“The project is sponsored by GIZ, with funding support from the European Union and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs. The main purpose of this forum is to sensitize the populace about the mandate of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP). We want citizens to fully grasp the importance of the OSP in the fight against corruption and corruption-related activities in the country, as well as understand the vital roles we, as citizens, play in this fight.” She said.
The program aims to strengthen the effectiveness of government agencies, promote digitalisation, and foster collaboration among anti-corruption actors within the criminal justice system.
According to GACC’s Programmes Assistant, they believe that enhancing institutional capacity and encouraging proactive citizen engagement will make the fight against corruption more effective and sustainable. She added that the programme is being implemented in 60 districts across all 16 regions and is complemented by radio talk shows to further enhance public sensitisation.
“This project is being implemented in 60 districts across all 16 regions of the country. Apart from the forum, we are also conducting radio talk shows to enhance public sensitization.” She said
GACC’s focal person for the Bono East Regionand Executive Director of the Centre of Posterity Interest Organization (COPIO), Mustapha Maison Yeboah, explained that the Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption project is centred on the institution rather than the person currently in office. He explained that corruption hampers national development and leaves Ghana vulnerable to multiple crises.
He emphasised that citizens’ knowledge of what constitutes corruption, the agencies responsible for addressing it, and their own civic duties is essential in strengthening the fight against corrupt practices.
“Today’s program focuses on the mandate of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. The emphasis is on the institution itself, not the individual who currently occupies the office.
‘We have learned that corruption is an enemy to the state, as it slows development and exposes the country to various crises. Therefore, if we all understand what corruption is, the institutions mandated to fight it, and our responsibilities as citizens, it will go a long way in strengthening the national fight against corruption.” he told our reporter.”
He further encouraged citizens to report any corruption-related incidents to the appropriate authorities or, if necessary to COPIO, assuring that the organisation would follow up. He cautioned, however, that whistleblowers should not reveal their identities publicly.
“As citizens, we should report any corruption-related activities to the appropriate authorities or, if necessary, to the Centre of Posterity Interest Organization (COPIO), and we will take it from there.
“Most importantly, we must avoid telling others or boasting about blowing the whistle on a corrupt individual or activity, as doing so may endanger our lives.”
Source: Ghanaweb.mobi
