Investigative journalists have revealed the alarming evolution of corruption in Ghana, painting a picture of a society where unethical practices have become increasingly brazen and institutionalized.
Speaking during the 6th Episode of the CDD-Ghana Democracy Dialogues Podcast Series, leading investigative journalists highlighted how corruption has transformed from small-scale bribery to sophisticated, multi-stakeholder schemes that permeate key government institutions.
Emmanuel Dogbevi, a prominent investigative journalist who is also the Founder and Managing Editor of Ghana Business News, noted that corrupt individuals now operate with unprecedented impunity
“People don’t feel embarrassed anymore,” he explained.
“Corruption seems to have become the easiest way to acquire wealth,” he added.
The panelists shared shocking examples across various sectors, including Police openly demanding bribes at checkpoints; Systematic corruption in passport and licensing services; Organized cheating networks in national examinations; and Institutionalized corruption in government agencies like the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA).
An award-winning investigative journalist, Francisca Enchill, emphasized that corruption has become so deeply embedded that it now operates through entire institutional chains, making individual accountability extremely challenging.
The journalists argue that economic pressures and a lack of meaningful consequences have normalized corrupt practices, creating a dangerous cycle that threatens Ghana’s democratic progress.
While anti-corruption institutions exist, the panel suggested they lack the political will and capacity to effectively combat these increasingly sophisticated corrupt networks.
They called for comprehensive reforms and a renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in Ghanaian public institutions.
Source: Jeorge Wilson Kingson || GhanaNewsOnline