Yves Hanson-Nortey has lamented the glorification of corrupt individuals in Ghana, stating that society often rewards those who amass unexplained wealth rather than holding them accountable.
He noted that public officials who suddenly become wealthy raise no suspicions, making it difficult to discourage corruption. "When somebody enters public office and all of a sudden becomes a rich man, flying first class and going on holiday every three months with their family, we should ask questions," he remarked.
However, he observed that such individuals are instead celebrated. "In our society, those are the people that we praise, so there's no incentive to stop people from taking public funds," he added.
The former Tema Central MP believes that Ghana's corruption problem is not just about exposing wrongdoers but also about ensuring that stolen funds are recovered. "The scandals are becoming too many-government after government, the corruption cases keep increasing," he said, citing past administrations.
