Ghana's Key Accountability Institutions (KAI) platform has taken a significant step towards promoting integrity and ac­countability in governance, with the Speaker of Parliament emphasising the importance of collective action in fighting corruption."We must work diligently to maintain the spirit of collabo­ration… Our strength is in unity, and we must not play into the hands of those who seek to evade accountability," Mr Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, the Speaker of Parliament, said.Mr Bagbin made the remarks when he met heads of KAI in Par­liament House, Accra on Monday to discuss the National Integrity Award Scheme, review the KAI concept, and consider an annual work plan for 2025.On Saturday, March 29, Speaker Bagbin announced on the Floor of Parliament plans to establish a National Integrity Awards Scheme as a strategic initiative to enhance the ethical conduct of public office holders and promote good gover­nance, transparency, and account­ability in Ghana.The KAI platform, which brings together key institutions such as the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), the Ghana Police Service, the Office of the Special Prosecutor, and the Audit Service, has launched a National Integrity Award Scheme to recognise and promote integrity in public life.The others are the National Intelligence Bureau, the Financial Intelligence Centre, and the Attor­ney General's Department.According to the Speaker, the scheme aims to drive behavioural change and inspire integrity across the public sector and society at large."We are establishing a National Integrity Award Scheme to rec­ognise individuals and institutions that exemplify outstanding integrity, ethical leadership, and accountability in Ghanaian public life," he stated.The Speaker also highlighted the importance of collaboration and trust among public trust institutions, transparency, and effectiveness in promoting accountability. "Our ability to work together transpar­ently and effectively will determine whether citizens see accountability as a real possibility or an elusive promise," he added.The Speaker expressed his commitment to working together with all stakeholders to ensure the success of the initiative.According to Mr Bagbin, the launch of the National Integrity Award Scheme is seen as a signif­icant step towards promoting in­tegrity and accountability in Ghana and is expected to contribute to the country's efforts to combat corrup­tion and promote good governance.He further expressed apprecia­tion for the commitment of partic­ipating institutions and emphasised the significance of accountability, integrity, and collaboration in governance.Mr Ebenezer Ahumah Djietror, the Clerk to Parliament, empha­sised the importance of collective action in promoting accountabil­ity and integrity in governance, highlighting the role of the KAI platform in fostering collabora­tion among institutions.He said the KAI platform, guided by a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aims to enhance information exchange, promote synergy, and strengthen institutional capacity."The National Integrity Award Scheme aims to recognise and promote integrity in public life," Mr Djietror said.Dr Joseph Whittal, the Com­missioner to CHRAJ and the Convenor, Heads of Key Ac­countability Institutions in Ghana, emphasised the importance of collaboration and collective action in fighting corruption and promot­ing accountability in Ghana.He called on heads of institu­tions to strengthen their collec­tive effort and demonstrate joint action."This meeting highlights the significance of the key account­ability institutions forum as a framework for collaboration, with a focus on upholding accountabil­ity and democratic values where the expectations of Ghanaians for accountability and results will be met for a united approach to combat corruption and promote integrity in public life," Dr Whittal explained.