Ghana to undergo AU-led corruption risk assessment

Ghana is preparing for a major corruption risk assessment exercise led by the African Union (AU), with the Office of the President and ten other state institutions set to be evaluated under the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption.

Ahead of the assessment, Attorney General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Ayine held strategic discussions with Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhate, Chairperson of the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption. The engagement comes in the lead-up to a High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference scheduled for Friday, June 6, 2025.

The assessment, part of a peer review mechanism, will examine the government's institutional frameworks, practices, and vulnerabilities in tackling corruption. It aims to strengthen transparency, accountability, and governance in line with Ghana’s obligations under the AU anti-corruption framework.

Deputy Government Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim, emphasized that Ghana’s voluntary participation in the exercise underscores its seriousness in addressing corruption. “Submitting ourselves to this review is a vital step in deepening public trust and demonstrating our resolve to fight corruption at all levels,” she noted.

The outcome of the review is expected to inform reforms and improve anti-corruption strategies across key sectors of government.