To curb corruption, let’s treat it as a treason felony – Political analyst

A political analyst Mr. Alex Emmanuel Nti has argued that, the rate at which corruption is increasing  in the country and needs to be treated as a treason felony to deter others from practicing it.

Mr. Alex Emmanuel Nti in an interview with Ohene Kinnah on Plan BFM late afternoon show EBAANOSEN, said, the development means Ghana is not making any progress in its fight against corruption.

“This lack of progress is a worrying phenomenon. It means that our fight against corruption is at a standstill and I believe it’s a source of worry because we all know and see the evidence of that in our policy space every day,” he added.

Mr Nti said Ghana’s stagnation on the index could be attributed to bribery, perceptions about the diversion of public funds during the COVID-19 pandemic, state capture, nepotism, and the use of public office for private gain.

This was in reaction to the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII) urging Ghanaians to demand accountability from all governments, during and after their terms in office.

This, GII believes, will help reduce the loopholes that contribute to corrupt practices.
Mr Michael Boadi, the Fundraising Manager for GII, said governments must be able to take account of their stewardship and their ability to fight against corruption, based on which the electorate would vote.

“If this could begin before the 2024 elections, it would be extremely advantageous to the nation to ensure that political parties adhered to their manifesto promises when voted into office,” he said.

Mr. Boadi was speaking at the Ghana News Agency’s Boardroom Dialogue, an initiative of the Tema Regional office, on the theme: “The fight against corruption in the Fourth Republic: A mirage or reality?”

The GII would also keep governments on their toes to use resources wisely to develop all sectors of the economy and create a better future for the youth, he said.

He expressed concern over the lack of accountability by governments, which served as an encouragement to some officeholders to satisfy their interests at the expense of the national interest.