President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has maintained that he has done a lot towards the fight against corruption.
The President says allegations against his appointees were thoroughly investigated by independent institutions and were found to be baseless.
He made the remarks while delivering his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Friday, January 3, 2025.
He highlighted some anti-corruption measures he had undertaken to support his assertion.
According to him, his administration had made progress in strengthening institutional frameworks and ensuring accountability within government operations.
He further claimed that the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) was also a critical milestone in the fight against corruption.
“Through robust institutional reforms and unwavering commitment, we have fortified the structures to enhance transparency and accountability,” President Akufo-Addo stated, expressing optimism about the sustainability of these efforts beyond his tenure.
“During my first term, we passed the Witness Protection Act in 2018, creating a framework to safeguard individuals who cooperate with law enforcement, especially in corruption cases. Furthermore, the Criminal Offences (Amendment) Act of 2020 elevated corruption from a misdemeanour to a felony, with harsher penalties of twelve (12) to twenty-five (25) years of imprisonment.
“We also enacted key laws, such as the Fiscal Responsibility Act, the Revenue Administration (Amendment) Act, and the Anti-Money Laundering Act, all of which have strengthened our institutional framework to combat corruption and ensure accountability.
“We ensured that all allegations of corruption levelled against appointees were duly investigated by independent institutions of the state, which generally dismissed them as unfounded,” he added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
