The Chief of Staff, Mr Juluis Debrah has cautioned that corruption is no longer limited to Ghana’s governmental institutions but is gradually infiltrating households, communities, and schools. He claims that this trend poses a serious threat to the future of the nation.
Mr. Debrah cited the recent GH Probe–JoyNews exposé on widespread examination malpractice during the 2025 BECE as evidence that unethical practices are spreading at an alarming rate during his remarks at the opening of a five-day stakeholder engagement in Accra to draft a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP).
“Recent events, including the exam malpractice exposed by Joy FM, remind us that ethical decay is not confined to our institutions only. It is creeping into our homes, our schools, and our future,” he cautioned.
The Chief of Staff stated that the last NEACAP (2015–2024) provided insights into the dangers of inadequate finance and a lack of political commitment. He clarified that in order to provide better control and prioritization, the new framework, which will take effect in 2026, will be directly under the Office of the President.
Mr. Debrah emphasized that preventing corruption must be viewed as an essential precondition for growth rather than as a goal that must be prioritized over infrastructure, health, or education.
“If we fail to protect our resources, we will never have enough to build schools, hospitals, and roads. We will never create decent jobs for our youth or realize the 24-hour economy we envision,” he said.
He further underscored that ethics must form the backbone of the new plan. “Ethics must be central to the new plan, not just as a policy but as a national culture,” he declared, pledging the government’s full commitment to funding the initiative.
“Let me be clear, this government is committed to funding this national ethics and anti-corruption action plan, because fighting corruption is not a cost — it is an investment,” he added.
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Source:Lovinghananews.com
