The former Auditor General, Daniel Domelevo, has urged civil society organizations to fight for the commercialization of the fight against corruption and not leave it solely to the Attorney General.
Mr. Domelevo called for the amendment of the constitution to empower individuals to fight corruption, saying that this is necessary to combat the deep-rooted problem of corruption in Ghana.
Corruption remains a persistent challenge in Ghana, casting a shadow over the nation’s development and eroding public trust in its institutions.
According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index, Ghana’s score of 43 out of 100 in 2020 reflects a situation where corruption is perceived as a significant problem.
This concern is further underscored by findings from the Afrobarometer survey, which revealed that nearly 64% of Ghanaians believe that corruption has increased in the past year.
Such statistics highlight the urgent need for robust anti-corruption measures to combat this deep-rooted issue.
In view of this, the former Auditor General, Daniel Yaw Domelevo, is advocating for the fight against corruption, by calling for an amendment of the constitution to allow individual bodies to prosecute corrupt practices.
He wants the fight against corruption to be commercialized to get more people involved.
He also advocated for the decentralization of resources, saying that this will ensure proper development in every area and limit the level of corruption.
According to him, decentralization of resources is a tool to limit the level of corruption.
Also speaking at the event, founding member of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, stressed that the failure of some leaders to speak out is steering the country towards a disaster.
He further stated that in situations where a civilian government neglects its duty of being accountable to its citizens, it should anticipate removal through the electoral process.
Meanwhile, the Agbogbomefia of the Asogli state, Togbe Afede XIV, said that the country has failed despite the numerous resources it has.
He noted that the country still lacks basic socioeconomic infrastructure despite its huge debt.
Togbe Afede XIV also called on leaders to be honest.