Ghana’s anti-corruption laws are inadequate and poorly enforced, according to the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP).

Speaking at a forum in Accra on Tuesday, Samuel Appiah Darko, the OSP’s Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication, called for sweeping reforms to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption framework.

While Ghana has several anti-corruption laws on paper, Mr. Appiah Darko said enforcement remains weak and disjointed. He also expressed reservations about the pending Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill, describing it as poorly designed and potentially ineffective.

“I am glad we have not passed it yet. If we do, it may turn into another white elephant,” he said.

Mr. Appiah Darko also criticized the lack of clear regulations on accepting gifts, a significant loophole in Ghana’s fight against corruption. Citing the UK as an example, he noted that British MPs are barred from accepting gifts worth more than £300, a standard absent in Ghana’s proposed legislation.

The OSP’s remarks highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reforms to address corruption in the West African nation.

Source:TheDotNews