The Director of Strategy, Evaluation, and Communication at the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), Samuel Appiah Darko, has raised concerns about the inadequacy of Ghana’s current legal framework in the fight against corruption.
During a forum in Accra on November 14, he stressed the need for stronger, more efficient anti-corruption laws to tackle the issue effectively.
While Ghana has numerous laws, Appiah Darko pointed out that their lack of effectiveness in addressing corruption remains a major challenge.
“Ghana is a country with many laws, but they are not efficient,” he remarked.
He also expressed skepticism about the proposed Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill, which he feels, if enacted in its current form, would fail to make any significant impact on corruption. According to him, the bill could end up being a “white elephant.”
One critical flaw he identified in the bill was its failure to set clear limits on the acceptance of gifts by public officers.
In contrast to countries like the UK, where MPs are restricted from accepting gifts over £300, the bill in its current state does not provide similar specific guidelines, making it fragmented and ineffective in tackling corruption.