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Transparency International Ghana advocates governance reforms in Akropong-Akuapem forum

Transparency International Ghana, formerly known as Ghana Integrity Initiative, has organized a two-day accountability forum in the Akuapem North Municipal Assembly to educate stakeholders on corruption prevention, governance, and institutional responsiveness.

Date Created : 5/20/2025 : Story Author : Samuel Yaokumah/ ghanadistricts.com

Under the theme "Strengthening Accountability, Rule of Law, and Institutional Responsiveness," the event brought together artisan groups, Civil Society Organizations, Community-Based Organizations, youth groups, Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), assembly officials and several other stakeholders within the municipal area.

The initiative, supported by the European Union, is being implemented by three key organizations—the Ghana Centre for Development (GCD), the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GAC), and Transparency International Ghana.

Speaking to the Ghana News Agency, Transparency International Ghana's Programmes and Research Officer, Mr. Jacob Tetteh Ahuno, stated that the forum built on last year’s training on political corruption.

He outlined the focus of the current initiative, which centers on public financial management, aiming to educate citizens on how local assemblies utilize funds from levies, rates, and other sources.

Mr. Ahuno highlighted the organization's commitment to creating platforms for stakeholder participation in budgetary processes, urging citizens to take an active interest in studying the Auditor-General’s reports on public expenditure.

He also stressed the importance of empowering communities to conduct sensitization campaigns through schools, churches, mosques, market squares, and local media outlets.

Additionally, the initiative seeks to train women, youth, and citizen groups to effectively report and advocate against corruption, enhance financial transparency, and promote compliance with asset declaration regulations.

Participants expressed enthusiasm for the programme, underscoring its potential to foster greater awareness and accountability.

Ms. Abigail Ofori, Managing Director, Royal Vine Foundation, an NGO in Akropong, praised the initiative’s emphasis on collaboration and affirmative action, especially in empowering women to engage in advocacy.

She noted that the awareness created would significantly enhance transparency within organizations like hers.

As part of her commitment to fostering accountability, she pledged to publicly declare her assets to strengthen public trust and shore up donor confidence for more financial support.

She noted that the awareness created would enhance transparency greatly in organizations like hers and pledged to declare her assets publicly as part of the transparency process to build public trust and rekindle donor confidence for donor support.

Nii Narh Obodai, a representative from the Social Welfare Department, described the forum as enlightening, stating that it deepened his understanding of corruption, accountability, and governance.

He suggested that social welfare programmes—such as the selection of Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty and PWD beneficiaries—could incorporate lessons from the forum to improve transparency.

The accountability forum marks a significant step in promoting civic engagement and reinforcing the rule of law, as stakeholders continue discussions on strengthening governance frameworks in communities.

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Transparency International Ghana advocates governance reforms in Akropong-Akuapem forum

Date Created : 5/20/2025 : Story Author : Samuel Yaokumah/ ghanadistricts.com

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