Ghana's Special Prosecutor on Fighting Corruption: Insights from a High-Level Conference

Ghana's Special Prosecutor Addresses Political Finance and Corruption at High-Level Conference A high-level conference on Ghana's anti-corruption architecture recently featured Special Prosecutor Kissi Agyebeng. Mr. Agyebeng's insightful discussion focused on the challenges of political finance and the fight against corruption. The conference, held in Accra, Ghana, provided a platform for key stakeholders to discuss strategies for strengthening Ghana's anti-corruption mechanisms. "We need to make it unattractive and hugely costly," stated Mr. Agyebeng, emphasizing the need for deterrents against corruption. He further discussed the importance of a clear definition of public elections to combat vote buying and selling, stating, "We're not going to act until we have a proper definition." The event highlighted the ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in Ghana's political and financial systems. Mr. Agyebeng's remarks underscore the importance of proactive measures to prevent corruption and ensure fair elections.