The lack of integrity in governance is the primary obstacle to progress in the country, Nana Ohene Ntow, Director of Elections Planning and Coordination for the Movement for Change has said.
In an interview on JoyNews' AM Show yesterday, Mr Ntow highlighted the critical role a deficit of integrity among political leaders and public officials played in the nation's governance crisis.
He argued that even within the current political framework, the situation could significantly improve if those in power demonstrated greater honesty and accountability. "Even if we retain the system we are operating now, and people in public systems and structures serve the public with a level of integrity, I don't think the situation would be even this bad," Mr Ntow stated, emphasising the importance of ethical leadership.
While acknowledging the need for future reforms, Mr Ntow underscored that the immediate priority should be ensuring that leaders are genuinely committed to integrity. "Even before we consider changing the structure of our governance systems, including political parties and their representation in parliament, anyone who assumes the mandate as president must establish a government of integrity.
