Hot Source…Julius Debrah tells taskforce
In a move to shake up Ghana’s long-struggling fight against corruption, the Presidency has unveiled a new team to develop a bold national strategy aimed at tackling graft more decisively.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony in Accra, the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, acknowledged that despite several anti-corruption initiatives over the years, the country has yet to make a real impact in curbing corrupt practices.
While earlier efforts led to some improvements, including reforms at the ports and the creation of oversight bodies, the public still perceives corruption as rampant.
Ghana’s score on Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index has remained weak, fuelling widespread frustration among citizens.
Mr Debrah insisted that the new strategy must go beyond paper promises and focus on actual change that Ghanaians can feel.
He urged the team to adopt fresh ideas, strengthen enforcement, and introduce modern tools that will close loopholes and discourage corrupt acts at all levels.
He also emphasised that corruption isn’t just a legal issue, but a profound moral and ethical problem that undermines trust in government and threatens national development.
The new team has been given a deadline of August 31, 2025, to submit a draft strategy.
It includes representatives from oversight bodies, legal institutions, and civil society organisations, who are expected to bring diverse perspectives and practical solutions.
The Chief of Staff, cautioned that the plan should avoid flashy slogans and instead deliver a clear, workable roadmap. “This must not become another report that sits on the shelf,” he warned, calling for strong political will and genuine commitment from all sides.
As Ghana continues to grapple with high-profile scandals and allegations of misused public funds, the launch of this task force signals an attempt to rebuild credibility and reassure the public that the fight against corruption remains a top priority.
Mr Debrah closed his remarks by calling on the team to see the work ahead as a national duty: “Ghanaians are watching. They want action, not just talk.”
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