The Special Prosecutor, Kissi Agyebeng, has called for greater collaboration between institutional heads and anti-corruption bodies to address the persistent challenge of corruption, which continues to drain resources critical for delivering essential public services.
He stressed that the fight against corruption must be anchored in justice, integrity, and inclusivity, ensuring no one is left behind.
Speaking at the opening session of a two-day West Africa Regional Anti-Corruption Policy Dialogue in Accra on Monday, June 2, organised by Transparency International Ghana (formerly the Ghana Integrity Initiative) under the theme, “Breaking Barriers: Transforming Healthcare and Education Access for Women through Inclusive Policies and Practices,” Mr. Agyebeng highlighted the need for stronger institutional collaboration in tackling corruption.
He revealed to the Director-General of the Ghana Health Service, Professor Samuel Kaba, and the Director-General of the Ghana Education Service, Professor Ernest Kofi Davis, that his office is currently investigating both agencies over alleged corrupt practices involving some staff.
“About corrupt practices and actors, we are seeing unbelievable new forms which is mitigating against education generally and healthcare provision. In your sector, we are seeing officers claiming money and facilities for non-existent schools. We are finding people carrying laptops with the Director-General’s signature on their laptops, giving out appointment letters on their laptops, giving out appointment letters wherever they go and purporting to be appointing teachers,” he said.
Mr. Agyebeng also urged stakeholders to rethink and reimagine governance approaches, making them more functional and responsive to economic realities. He further called on the Constitutional Review Commission to consider introducing a dedicated chapter in the Constitution focused on anti-corruption.
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