Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has expressed strong support for anti-corruption reforms proposed under President Mahama's new regime, emphasizing the need for a more robust legal and institutional framework.
Speaking on The KeyPoints on February 8, he acknowledged IMANI Africa's President's contributions to policy discussions and indicated that civil society would play a crucial role in shaping Ghana's foreign policy direction.
Ablakwa who is an anti-corruption crusader, noted that the Brazilian approach to tackling corruption is worth considering, stating that the Mahama administration's manifesto aligns with this model.
He highlighted plans to revamp Ghana's anti-corruption institutions, including: * Reintroducing tribunals to enhance legal oversight. * Creating new institutions to tackle corruption and state capture. * Strengthening the Attorney-General's role in prosecuting corruption cases. "The manifesto seeks to open up space, bring back tribunals, and introduce new institutions to inject fresh energy into the fight against corruption," he explained.
