Corruption in the education sector continues to rob millions of African children of quality learning, with Ghana emerging as one of the most affected countries on the continent.
This was the alarming reality brought to light during a recent X Spaces discussion hosted by the Youth Against Corruption (YAC) initiative under the Office of the Special Prosecutor.
The virtual conversation, themed "Unravelling Corruption-Education Nexus," brought together youth leaders, university students, representatives from the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption, and the general public to explore how corruption is crippling access to education and undermining national development.
According to the African Union's "Stolen Futures: The Impact of Corruption on Children in Africa report", at least 25 million primary school children in Africa are affected by corruption, manifesting in teacher absenteeism, the collection of illegal fees, and other unethical practices.
