One of Ghana’s biggest problems: In our quest to fight corruption, We also politicize it – Dr. Simon Boateng
Dr. Simon Boateng, a lecturer at the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED), has expressed concern that Ghana’s fight against corruption has been weakened by excessive political interference.
Speaking on Kessben FM, Dr. Boateng lamented that while the nation often proclaims its commitment to ending corruption, the very process of fighting it has been turned into a political tool.
According to him, efforts to combat corruption in Ghana are frequently influenced by partisanship, with governments and political actors using anti-corruption campaigns to target opponents rather than to promote integrity and accountability. “In our quest to fight corruption, we also politicize it,” he remarked, adding that such an approach prevents genuine reform and creates public cynicism toward anti-corruption initiatives.
Dr. Boateng further noted that the country already has strong laws and institutions designed to tackle corruption, but these mechanisms often fail to function effectively due to a lack of political will and selective enforcement. He cautioned that until political leaders allow institutions to operate independently, corruption will remain a persistent obstacle to national development.
He urged Ghanaians to demand sincerity and fairness in the nation’s anti-corruption drive, stressing that the fight should be national, not partisan. “Corruption should not have colours.
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