Anti-corruption fight more rhetorical than action-oriented – GII

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Anti-corruption fight more rhetorical than action-oriented – GII

Mary Addah, Executive Director of the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), has highlighted concerns about the country's approach to combating , stating that it has been more rhetoric than action-oriented.

In an interview with Bernard Avle on Citi TV's Point of View, Ms. Addah expressed dissatisfaction with the current state of anti- efforts, noting that institutions mandated to address corruption often fall short by merely discussing the issue without taking decisive actions.

Despite widespread public awareness about corruption, she pointed out the lack of prosecutions and sanctions for wrongdoings or corrupt practices, emphasizing that the gap between rhetoric and action contributes to the persistence of corruption in Ghana.

Ms. Addah underscored the urgency of moving beyond words and implementing effective measures to combat corruption. She emphasized the importance of holding wrongdoers accountable, stating that a strong commitment to accountability is essential for fostering transparency and integrity in society.

“We have seen the state of corruption being fueled by rhetoric rather than action, and most of the public sector institutions, including the executive, are seen to be talking about the issue more than taking action. We have seen that in most instances, we do a lot of public awareness, yet it does not reflect in actual investigations, prosecutions, and sanctioning of the corrupt,” she remarked.

Ms. Addah also highlighted the restrictive nature of legislation regarding the definition of corruption, which she believes allows individuals to evade accountability for their actions.

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