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The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has organised a series of sensitisation forums for residents of the Techiman North District and Techiman South Municipality on the mandate of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) and the critical role citizens play in the fight against corruption in Ghana.
The Techiman North forum was held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Royal Gardens Hotel in Tuobodom, while the Techiman South session took place on Monday, December 1, 2025, at the Business Advisory Center. A total of 60 participants attended both forums, with 30 participants present at each session, drawn from selected institutions within the districts.
During the forums, GACC’s Programmes Assistant, Ms. Dorcas Affum Tenkorang, educated participants on the definition of corruption, how it manifests, and its negative impact on national development. She disclosed that corruption depletes public resources, erodes trust in institutions, and undermines service delivery.
Ms. Tenkorang also explained the background and purpose of the OSP, its scope of work, and its achievements to date. She highlighted key prosecutions handled by the office between 2022 and 2025, which involved high-profile public officers and politically exposed persons.
Ms. Dorcas Tenkorang during the presentation detailed the core functions of the OSP, including investigating and prosecuting corruption and corruption-related offences, recovering stolen public assets, coordinating with other anti-corruption bodies, and publishing periodic updates on cases handled.
Participants were briefed on major OSP prosecutions between 2022 and 2025, with the office recording nine significant prosecutions and securing seven convictions within the period. These cases involved public officers, politically exposed persons, procurement breaches, payroll fraud, galamsey-linked offences, and the sale of state appointment letters. Through these interventions, the OSP has saved the state over GHC 34 million, recovered more than GHC 106,000, and retrieved GHC 206,000 in the illegal mining-related case, demonstrating its growing impact in protecting the public purse.
The forum further focused on the role of citizens in combating corruption, urging participants to actively resist, report, and reject corrupt practices. Ms. Tenkorang explained that corruption is committed by both public and private actors and can take several forms, including bribery, fraud, embezzlement, nepotism, and favouritism.
According to her, the programme is part of GACC’s ongoing project, Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption, under the Participation, Accountability, and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy initiative. The project is implemented with support from GIZ, the European Union, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs.
“Today’s engagement falls under the Strengthening the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption project, which is linked to the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy initiative. GIZ, the European Union, and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs are supporting this work. Our aim is to help the public fully understand the OSP’s mandate and appreciate the essential role citizens must play in fighting corruption.” She explained.
She further revealed that GACC is currently rolling out similar sensitisation programmes in 60 districts across all 16 regions, supported by ongoing radio education sessions designed to improve public appreciation of the OSP’s work and encourage citizens’ participation in anti-corruption initiatives.
“This project covers 60 districts in all regions of the country. In addition to these forums, we are engaging the public through radio discussions to boost awareness.” She told our reporter.
The Executive Director of COPIO and GACC focal person for the Bono East Region, Mr. Mustapha Maison Yeboah, noted that the initiative focuses on strengthening institutions rather than targeting individuals. He urged citizens to report corruption to the appropriate authorities or COPIO, cautioning whistleblowers to avoid publicly disclosing their identity.
“This programme is centred on the mandate of the OSP as an institution. We have learned that corruption is a major obstacle to development and contributes to numerous crises. If citizens clearly understand corruption, know the institutions established to fight it, and appreciate their own roles, the national fight against corruption will be greatly strengthened.” He said
The Bono East Regional Director of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), Mr. Joseph Kwaku Yeboah, described the forums as “very insightful,” adding that they would deepen public understanding of the OSP’s mandate and reinforce citizen participation in the national fight against corruption.
“This programme is timely and necessary, as it equips citizens with the knowledge needed to appreciate the OSP’s role in promoting accountability and combating corruption in public office.” he said.
He stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor represents a significant step in Ghana’s efforts to curb corruption through independent investigations, prosecutions, and preventive measures.
“Despite the many international treaties Ghana has signed against corruption, the practice is gradually becoming a new norm, hence the need for the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
He commended the Office for its growing impact, noting that its interventions are contributing meaningfully to the national anti-corruption agenda “So far, the OSP has made a positive impact in the country’s fight against corruption, which is commendable.”
Source: Ghanaweb.mobi
