Marking African Union Anti Corruption Day, the Ghana Anti Corruption Coalition (GACC) and its Sege LANet arm called for bold and collaborative efforts to eradicate corruption across Africa.
Echoing figures from the 2023 Auditor General's Report-indicating warnings of losses exceeding GH₵11 billion to financial irregularities-the organizations warned that such funds, if properly managed, could significantly transform the nation's education, healthcare, and employment sectors. "Corruption robs state coffers and deprives communities of vital public services," highlighted Godwin Dzivor, LANet Focal Person. "It entrenches inequality and erodes public trust in leadership." The coalition stressed the empowerment of Ghana's youth as central to reshaping the nation.
With support from the Hewlett Foundation, GACC mobilised a youth focused anti corruption campaign at the Ningo Senior High School, promoting transparency, citizen participation, and whistleblowing.
In a statement delivered on behalf of GACC's Executive Secretary, Beauty Emefa Narteh, Dzivor urged parents, teachers, community and religious figures, media, government institutions, and civil society to join the youth in advancing integrity and justice.
