Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of the Parliament of Ghana, has disclosed that the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), in its anti-corruption drive, issued 252 recommendations to enhance transparency and accountability within government institutions.
He pointed out that in 2024, PAC saved the nation more than GH¢273 million thanks to its careful oversight efforts. This was revealed by Speaker Bagbin on Monday, June 2, 2025, when a high-level delegation from the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) paid Parliament House in Accra a courtesy call.
He also emphasized Ghana’s strong dedication to fighting corruption by pointing out several institutional frameworks and legal changes made over time.
He recalled that the nation enacted a zero tolerance for corruption policy in 2001, which was followed by important laws like the Right to Information Act, the Anti-Money Laundering Act, the Whistleblower Act, and the Witness Protection Act.
Bagbin also mentioned the creation of specialized anti-corruption organizations, such as the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the Serious Fraud Office, which is now known as the Economic and Organized Crime Office (EOCO).
He asserts that Parliament has spearheaded these initiatives, enacting a number of internal reforms to improve legislative accountability. The Speaker also added that these include the creation of a specific anti-corruption department inside Parliament’s governance structure, changes to the House’s Standing Orders, and the adoption of a Code of Conduct for members and employees.
To encourage moral behavior among legislators, additional measures include the establishment of the Office of Profits, the Ethics and Standards Office, and the Privileges Committee.
To enable citizens and civil society organizations (CSOs) to petition Parliament on national concerns for additional research and action, a Citizens’ Bureau has also been established.
Ghana’s Parliament actively participates in the African Network of Parliamentarians, which advocates for good governance throughout the continent, according to Mr. Bagbin, who also serves as the chair of the Association of African Speakers.
He promised the AU Advisory Board that Parliament will continue to take the lead in promoting integrity and tackling corruption as part of national development.
Madam Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhatè, Chairperson of the AU Advisory Board, praised Ghana for its excellent leadership in anti-corruption initiatives.
Madam Ndiaye Diakhatè emphasized that all African Union member states that have ratified the AU Convention are expected to conduct periodic evaluations.
In other news, Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) officially re-declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta as a wanted person. This comes after his failure to report in person for questioning, as previously agreed, in connection with ongoing corruption investigations.
