Alexander Afenyo-Markin has argued that societal expectations placed on politicians contribute significantly to corruption in Ghana.
He believes that cultural norms, which demand generosity from leaders, create situations where politicians feel compelled to find ways to meet financial expectations, sometimes leading to unethical decisions. "In my constituency, when a chief visits me, he is uninterested in my salary.
He expects that as he comes, he must not go empty-handed. "A constituent visits me, a pastor visits me, and he expects that I should do something," he revealed at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Lecture.
He questioned whether how Ghanaians relate to each other plays a role in corruption. "Don't we make ourselves vulnerable for what we call corruption?
