Mahama Vows to Tackle Corruption and Reform Constitution
Ghana's President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has reaffirmed his dedication to tackling corruption and reducing public sector waste.
In a recent interview Germany-based DW TV, Mahama emphasized his administration's commitment to implementing sweeping reforms to governance structures and anti-corruption frameworks.
Mahama acknowledged the widespread frustration among Ghanaians regarding the mismanagement of public resources, inefficiencies in governance, and the country's rising national debt. He described corruption and waste as significant obstacles to progress, pledging to introduce constitutional reforms and impose severe penalties on individuals involved in corrupt practices.
The President-elect's commitment to combating corruption is not new. In the past, he expressed frustration with the lack of progress in the fight against corruption, stating that "you cannot fleece a country like this... now Ghanaians are not surprised again; reports of corruption do not shock Ghanaians again, because everybody is tired of hearing of the cases and no effort by the government to fight it".
Mahama's administration plans to implement a range of measures to tackle corruption, including:
- Constitutional Reforms: Introducing reforms to align the constitution with Ghana's current realities, incorporating mechanisms that promote accountability and exact punitive consequences on individuals who abuse their public positions for personal gain.
- Anti-Corruption Frameworks: Enhancing anti-corruption frameworks to prevent corruption and ensure that those found guilty face meaningful repercussions.
- Strict Accountability: Enforcing strict accountability within public institutions to prevent corruption and waste.
By implementing these measures, Mahama aims to create a stronger governance system, reduce corruption, and promote transparency and fiscal discipline in his administration.
“And one of the first things we will do would be to take the whole issue of constitutional review again and see how we can structure things so that we have a more dynamic constitution going forward. Aside from that, we need to take the fight against corruption and waste to a new level,'' he stated.
“And so how do we improve our governance system so that we are not having so much waste as a result of corruption and waste? So that is something that we need to look at to ensure our economic managers can manage it in such a way that we don’t end up where we have found ourselves at this time in terms of debt management,'' he added.
Source: Lead News Online
