The Office of the President, along with 11 other key institutions, will undergo a week-long corruption risk assessment as part of a continental review by the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC).
The exercise, scheduled for June 1–6, 2025, aims to evaluate Ghana’s compliance with African Union anti-corruption standards.
Participating institutions include,Ministry of Justice and Office of the Attorney-General,Office of the Special Prosecutor,Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ),Ghana Audit Service,Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and Parliamentary Committees on Public Accounts and Legal and Constitutional Affairs.
The others are the, Ghana Integrity Initiative,Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition,Financial Intelligence Centre,Registrar-General’s Department,Judicial Service and Public Procurement Authority.
Development partners such as UNDP, GIZ, World Bank, and DANIDA will also be involved in the process.
The review forms part of the African Union’s broader framework to promote integrity, enhance compliance, and encourage peer learning among member states under the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).
Speaking at a press briefing at the Jubilee House in Accra, Deputy Government Spokesperson Shamima Muslim described the assessment as a key opportunity for Ghana to evaluate its progress in the fight against corruption.
“These meetings will allow us to share experiences, measure our implementation of the AUCPCC, and explore new strategies to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts,” she said.
Held under the theme “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” the review will culminate in a high-level conference. The event is expected to bring together AU officials, legal and governance experts, public sector representatives, and civil society actors to exchange insights, address challenges, and shape a more coordinated response to corruption across the continent.
“Ghana is proud to host this vital dialogue—one that underscores the African Union’s commitment to mutual accountability, fosters South-South cooperation, and reaffirms our collective resolve to fight corruption in all its forms,” Shamima Muslim added.
She emphasized that the process would be transparent, inclusive, and constructive, with the ultimate goal of reinforcing both national integrity systems and continental solidarity.
Story By: Michael Abayatey
