Government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating corruption and strengthening public sector accountability through robust, data-driven reforms aimed at restoring public trust in governance.
This was disclosed by the Deputy Chief of Staff in charge of Administration Nana Oye Bampoe Addo, when the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) presented findings of the Governance Series Wave 2 survey at the Jubilee House on Friday December 12, 2025.
Receiving the report on behalf of the Presidency, the Deputy Chief of Staff highlighted the government’s efforts in tackling bribery, corruption, and inefficiencies under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama. She outlined key anti-corruption initiatives, including the establishment of the Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) platform, which has significantly bolstered accountability measures.
Additionally, she cited the government’s enhanced enforcement of Auditor-General’s reports, strengthened actions by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), and the rollout of the 2025 Code of Conduct for Government Officials as critical steps in ensuring transparency and integrity.
Furthermore, Nana Oye Bampoe Addo noted that the Governance Advisory Council Bill, which was approved by Cabinet in May 2025 after extensive consultations, is currently before Parliament for consideration.
The Bill, she explained, is expected to further solidify good governance practices and foster a culture of integrity across government institutions.
She also disclosed that the final draft of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP II) will be ready for validation by December 2025, underscoring the administration’s commitment to inclusive and consultative governance, assuring Ghanaians that the ongoing reforms are systematically restoring confidence in the country’s governance architecture.
“While the public continues to demand faster and more deterrent actions, the current reforms are systematically restoring confidence in Ghana’s governance and anti-corruption architecture.” On his part, the Government Statistician, Dr. Alhassan Iddrissu, noted that the survey serves as a “critical mirror” reflecting the lived realities of Ghanaians, providing actionable insights for policymakers.
“The Governance Series strengthens our governance mechanisms and provides a platform for evidence-based reforms that directly impact the lives of citizens”.
The Deputy chief of Staff however commended the Ghana Statistical Service for its rigorous and comprehensive analysis, describing the Wave 2 findings as an invaluable tool for shaping policy interventions.
She emphasized that data-driven governance remains a cornerstone of the Mahama administration’s anti-corruption strategy, ensuring that reforms are informed by empirical evidence, while reaffirming John Dramani Mahama government’s unwavering resolve to leverage insights from the Governance Series Wave 2 survey to implement actionable reforms that ensure accountability and advance sustainable national development.
According to the data from the Governance Series Wave 2 survey, there has been a notable decline in corruption across several sectors compared to the first wave of the survey, signaling progress in reducing bribery and fostering inclusiveness.