Weak enforcement, not weak laws, Procurement Act key to fighting corruption — NPP Communicator

Richard Aning, NPP Communicator for Tema Central, has argued that the fight against corruption in Ghana does not require new legislation but strict enforcement of existing laws.

Speaking on Abaano Sen, an evening programme on Plan B FM, Mr. Aning said the issue is not about passing more bills but about proper regulation and implementation.

According to him, the Public Procurement Act, 2003 (Act 663) remains one of the strongest legal tools to check corruption if applied effectively.

“There is no bill that can check corruption more than the public Procurement Act,” he stated, stressing that weak enforcement, not legal gaps, is the core challenge.

Mr. Aning further highlighted the importance of the “value for money” principle in public spending, arguing that it should ensure quality delivery and prevent unjustified cost escalation in government contracts.

He maintained that strengthening oversight and compliance mechanisms would yield better results than introducing new anti-corruption legislation.

By: General McCoy/Planbfmonline.com