Stalled reforms, funding gaps weakening Ghana’s anti-corruption fight – GACC

The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has reported that stalled legislative reforms and insufficient funding are hampering Ghana's efforts to combat corruption. This assessment is detailed in the GACC's State of Corruption Report 2025, which evaluates the country's anti-corruption initiatives from January to December 2025. While acknowledging achievements in investigations, asset recovery, public awareness campaigns, and strengthening collaborations between state and non-state entities, the report highlights persistent weaknesses in enforcement and implementation that erode public trust.

According to the report, "Legislative reforms are stalling, and persistent gaps in enforcement and implementation are undermining public confidence." Additionally, the GACC points out that funding limitations have constrained the effectiveness of both governmental and non-governmental anti-corruption bodies, leading some organizations to rely heavily on donor support.

Despite the active status of Ghana's anti-corruption framework, the coalition asserts that its effectiveness is limited by factors such as insufficient political will, inadequate legal enforcement, inconsistent application, and unreliable financial support. The GACC is advocating for urgent legislative reforms, increased funding for accountability institutions, and enhanced cooperation between both sectors to solidify the progress achieved in 2025 and reinforce Ghana's governance and accountability mechanisms.