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Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition

Also known as: GACC

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition — civil society organization monitoring public sector corruption and conducting anti-corruption education campaigns, recently released 2025 State of Corruption Report documenting institutional progress and systemic challenges.

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September 2026
29 SeptJoy Online
… The training formed part of a programme organised by the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) and Transparency International-Ghana, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Accounting for public funds is not enough to prove performance – Ghana Audit Service
29 SeptJoy Online
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has trained journalists on the Auditor-General’s Performance Audit Report on the operations of the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), with a focus on strengthening media reporting on accountability, regulation and value for money in the …
GACC trains journalists on Auditor-General’s NPA Performance Audit Report
24 SeptJoy Online
… Two weeks ago, civil society groups and state anti-corruption agencies converged at the British Council under the auspices of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition to assess President Mahama’s 1.8 years’ anti-corruption actions against what he promised. …
Baffour Awuah’s failed arrest, parliamentary immunity & PDS bail conditions
4 SeptJoy Online
Transparency International Ghana (TI-Ghana) and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) have called for full disclosure and accountability over an alleged GH¢70,000 payment linked to the vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees by Parliament’s Appointments Committee. …
TI-Ghana and GACC demand full disclosure over alleged GH¢70,000 Appointments Committee payment
2 SeptJoy Online
… It is led by the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC), and Transparency International Ghana (TI-Ghana), and is funded by the UK International Development. …
Dr Bawumia takes a stand against corruption
August 2026
22 AugJoy Online
Financial irregularities within Ghana’s public boards, corporations and statutory institutions surged by 109.3 per cent in 2024, rising from GH¢8.8 billion to GH¢18.4 billion, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition’s (GACC) State of Corruption Report, 2025. …
Audit irregularities surged in 2024 as GACC flags weak financial controls
22 AugJoy Online
… The figure is contained in the 2025 State of Corruption Report of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) launched in Accra yesterday. …
GH¢20.5bn irregularities rock public institutions
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has released its 2025 State of Corruption Report, highlighting both progress and persistent weaknesses in Ghana’s fight against corruption. …
GACC flags persistent corruption risks despite progress in 2025
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) says stalled legislative reforms and inadequate funding are weakening Ghana’s efforts to combat corruption. …
Stalled reforms, funding gaps weakening Ghana’s anti-corruption fight – GACC
19 AugJoy Online
The Ghana Audit Service recovered about GH¢24.95 million in unearned salaries and other financial irregularities in 2025, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition’s State of Corruption Report 2025. …
Audit Service recovers GH¢24.95m in unearned salaries, irregular payments – GACC

Politics

Accounting for funds insufficient to prove government performance

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The Director of Audit at the Ghana Audit Service has urged journalists to look beyond spending figures when assessing government performance, arguing that accounting for public money does not necessarily demonstrate resources achieved their intended purpose. Performance auditing examines whether expenditure translates into expected results and whether systems and processes deliver intended outcomes.

29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 29 September

Accounting for funds insufficient to prove government performance
The Director of Audit at the Ghana Audit Service has urged journalists to look beyond spending figures when assessing government performance, arguing that accounting for public money does not necessarily demonstrate resources achieved their intended purpose. Performance auditing examines whether expenditure translates into expected results and whether systems and processes deliver intended outcomes.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
GACC trains journalists on NPA performance audit report
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has trained journalists on the Auditor-General's Performance Audit Report on the National Petroleum Authority's operations, aiming to strengthen media reporting on accountability and regulation in the downstream petroleum sector. The training was organised in partnership with the Africa Centre for Energy Policy and Transparency International-Ghana, with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 24 September

EOCO says Manhyia MP refused February invitation to assist investigation
The Economic and Organised Crime Office revealed it invited Nana Agyei Barffour Awuah, MP for Manhyia, to assist in an investigation in February, but he refused to show up; the MP countered that he was not under investigation, but rather a company his law firm represents, and that a senior partner attended EOCO on the firm's behalf.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 4 September

TI-Ghana and GACC seek accountability over GH¢70,000 payment controversy
Transparency International Ghana and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition have demanded full disclosure over an alleged GH¢70,000 payment connected to Parliament's vetting of ministerial and Supreme Court nominees, describing it as part of a pattern of integrity concerns affecting public confidence in Parliament.
4 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 2 September

Bawumia pledges stand against corruption in civil society campaign
Dr Bawumia joined the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, warning that corruption diverts resources meant for the poor and vulnerable, and emphasising that integrity is what one leaves behind. The campaign, led by ACEP, GACC, and Transparency International Ghana, encourages Ghanaians to commit personally to fighting graft.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 22 August

Public sector audit irregularities nearly doubled in 2024 to GH¢18.4 billion
Ghana's public boards, corporations and statutory institutions recorded a 109.3 per cent surge in financial irregularities in 2024, climbing from GH¢8.8 billion to GH¢18.4 billion, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's State of Corruption Report, which attributes the spike to weak expenditure controls. Meanwhile, irregularities within Ministries, Departments and Agencies and District Assemblies declined, though certain categories of irregularities within MDAs—cash, debtor, loan, payroll, procurement and rent-related—surged sharply.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
GH¢20.5bn financial irregularities recorded across Ghana's public institutions
Ghana's public financial management system recorded GH¢20.49 billion in financial irregularities across public boards, corporations, ministries and local assemblies in 2024, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's 2025 State of Corruption Report. Public boards and corporations accounted for the largest share, with irregularities rising from GH¢8.8 billion in 2023 to GH¢18.4 billion in 2024, reflecting weak expenditure controls and enforcement of financial management rules.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 19 August

Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition reports 2025 progress and remaining challenges
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's 2025 State of Corruption Report documents progress by accountability institutions including 71 investigations and seven convictions by the Office of the Special Prosecutor, and GH¢10 million recovered by the Audit Service, while flagging persistent weaknesses in the country's anti-corruption efforts.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Legislative stalls and funding gaps weaken Ghana anti-corruption efforts
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's State of Corruption Report 2025 finds that stalled legislative reforms and inadequate funding are constraining the country's anti-corruption efforts, with persistent gaps in enforcement and implementation undermining public confidence despite progress in investigations and asset recovery.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Audit Service recovers GH¢24.95m in payroll irregularities
The Ghana Audit Service recovered approximately GH¢24.95 million in unearned salaries and irregular payments in 2025, comprising GH¢10 million from a nationwide payroll audit affecting 2,408 separated staff and GH¢14.95 million through routine audits, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's State of Corruption Report 2025.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's anti-corruption efforts constrained by weak enforcement and funding gaps
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition reports that while investigations, asset recovery, and public education have progressed, weak political will, gaps in law implementation, and funding constraints continue to undermine the country's fight against corruption. The coalition says stronger enforcement, adequate funding, fair law application, and deeper collaboration between state and non-state actors are needed to achieve meaningful progress.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
OSP secured seven convictions and saved GH¢5.73bn in 2025
The Office of the Special Prosecutor achieved seven convictions in 2025 and saved approximately GH¢5.73 billion for the state, according to the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition's State of Corruption Report. The OSP also initiated 71 investigations, recovered GH¢6.5 million and US$2 million, and seized assets valued at over GH¢102 million in connection with corruption cases.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 18 August

GACC trains Tano South residents on corruption and accountability
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition and Save Our Environment Foundation conducted training in Tano South Municipality on identifying, reporting, and resisting corrupt practices. The sessions covered forms of corruption, its impact on development, and reporting channels, with participants noting that corruption is deeply entrenched despite existing public education efforts.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

Police MTTD tops bribe requests; corruption pressures rising
Ghana Statistical Service data shows bribe requests by officials jumped from 50.9% in the first half of 2025 to 69.4% in the second half, while the proportion of Ghanaians who actually paid bribes rose from 14.3% to 18.0% over the same period.
5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 3 August

GACC educates six schools in Ahafo on fighting corruption
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition marked the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day with a public education campaign on corruption in six selected basic schools across Ahafo Region, urging students to uphold integrity and to resist, reject, and report corruption.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 31 July

GACC holds anti-corruption discussions with school students in Western Region
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has organised "The Youth Voice" programme to engage students and pupils in the Nzema East and Ellembelle districts in discussions on corruption, integrity, and ethical leadership, as part of activities marking the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day celebration.
31 July 2026 · Daily Guide →

Monday 27 July

Mahama urges Parliament to expedite Code of Conduct Bill
President Mahama is pushing Parliament to pass the Public Officers' Code of Conduct Bill, which aims to establish ethical standards and consequences for breaches. The government argues that a comprehensive code is essential to combat corruption and promote ethical leadership, citing estimates that Ghana loses about GH¢3 billion annually to corruption.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 26 July

Deputy AG says Parliament cannot transfer prosecutorial powers by law
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has maintained that Parliament cannot transfer the Attorney-General's constitutionally mandated prosecutorial powers to the Office of the Special Prosecutor through ordinary legislation, arguing that only the person to whom the Constitution grants authority can delegate it.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana must amend constitution for independent prosecutorial authority
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai argues that Ghana cannot establish an independent prosecutorial authority or give the Office of the Special Prosecutor independent prosecutorial powers without amending Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution, which vests prosecutorial authority in the Attorney-General.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
High Court correctly ruled OSP Act cannot override Constitution
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai defended the High Court's ruling that the Office of the Special Prosecutor Act, as ordinary legislation, cannot alter constitutional powers vested in the Attorney-General under Article 88 of the 1992 Constitution. He stated that only formal constitutional amendment procedures can change constitutional provisions, not ordinary parliamentary acts.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Deputy AG: OSP established via ordinary legislation, not constitutional change
Deputy Attorney-General Dr Justice Srem-Sai has stated that the Office of the Special Prosecutor was established through ordinary legislation under Article 106 of the 1992 Constitution, not a constitutional amendment, and that the OSP Act cannot alter the constitutional powers of the Attorney-General or create an independent prosecutorial authority outside the Constitution's framework.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 24 July

Bright Future Alliance calls for stronger institutional accountability in Ghana
The Bright Future Alliance, a youth-led civil society organisation, called for stronger accountability mechanisms across public and corporate institutions at the second African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit in Accra. The organisation stressed that addressing corruption requires collective effort from government, businesses, civil society, academia, media and citizens, with anti-corruption efforts extending beyond public institutions to corporate governance and the private sector.
24 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 21 July

GACC calls on youth to resist and report corruption
The Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has urged young people to resist, reject and report all forms of corruption to law enforcement agencies to promote integrity and accountability. The call was made during the commemoration of the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day at schools in Jasikan Municipality, Oti Region, as part of an initiative to amplify youth perspectives on corruption and integrity.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GACC urges youth to resist and report corruption
Beauty Emefa Narteh, Executive Secretary of the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition, has called on young people to resist, reject and report all forms of corruption to law enforcement agencies. Speaking at the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day commemoration in the Jasikan Municipality, she said the initiative seeks to engage young people in discussions about how corruption affects their lives and future opportunities.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 19 July

Ghana Electronic Procurement System reduces corruption via transparency
The Public Procurement Authority's deputy director says mandatory use of Ghana's electronic procurement system will significantly reduce corruption in public procurement by eliminating direct contact between procurement entities and suppliers, and the Finance Minister has directed all state institutions to use the platform, which is integrated with the national payment system.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 14 July

Ghana's gold sector plagued by corruption and regulatory failure
Ghana, Africa's largest gold producer and the world's sixth-largest, accounts for nearly 40% of total exports but faces deep mismanagement and corruption. Successive governments have failed to establish transparent mechanisms for tracking mining companies' investments, production, taxes, and royalties, enabling systematic underreporting and loss of revenue.
14 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Saturday 11 July

GACC urges youth to resist, reject and report corruption
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has called on young Ghanaians to take an active role in fighting corruption for the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day, emphasizing that young people are champions of integrity today and essential to building a transparent society. GACC revealed it reached more than 23,000 students through school sensitisation activities in 40 districts last year, with the initiative expanded to 85 districts nationwide this year.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →
GACC calls for youth empowerment in anti-corruption fight
The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition has renewed its call for stronger youth participation in combating corruption, marking the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day on July 11 with the theme "Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa." The coalition's Executive Secretary emphasized that promoting integrity is a collective responsibility requiring commitment from governments, institutions, communities, and citizens, particularly young people.
11 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 25 June

VFM Act needs clear institutional process map to work
An analysis argues that while Ghana's new Value for Money Office Act addresses overpriced government contracts (estimated to cost USD 3 billion annually), the reform risks failing without a clear institutional process architecture defining when and with what authority each actor operates alongside existing procurement laws.
25 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →

Wednesday 17 June

Heal Komfo Anokye Project refuses accountability, handover to hospital
The Heal Komfo Anokye Project, launched in November 2023 to raise $10 million for hospital infrastructure repairs, has raised tens of millions of cedis with about GH¢50 million spent so far. The implementers have refused to provide accountability or hand over the project to Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, citing lack of authority to do so, despite an audit revealing procurement irregularities and missing donor records.
17 June 2026 · Joy Online →