Ghana’s Struggle with Enduring Government Corruption

Ghana, long hailed as one of Africa’s stable democracies, continues to face persistent challenges of government corruption that undermine public trust and economic progress.

Despite regular elections and vibrant civic engagement, corruption remains deeply embedded in the country’s political and administrative systems.

Analysts point to a culture of impunity and political patronage, where powerful figures often evade accountability for financial misconduct. High-profile scandals such as the GYEEDA and SADA cases have highlighted how public funds are misused with limited consequences.

Investigations frequently stall, and prosecutions are rare, fueling public frustration.

Institutions tasked with fighting corruption, including the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP), CHRAJ, and EOCO face resource shortages, political interference, and bureaucratic delays.

The Auditor-General’s reports regularly expose financial irregularities across ministries, yet enforcement remains weak.