Ghana Saves Over GH¢273 Million in 2024 Through PAC Oversight – Speaker Bagbin

ACCRA – June 3, 2025 — Ghana saved over GH¢273 million in 2024 thanks to the effective oversight work of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC), according to Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin.

Mr. Bagbin revealed the savings during a courtesy call by a delegation from the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) to Parliament House in Accra on Monday, June 2. He noted that the PAC’s rigorous scrutiny of public sector accounts not only recovered significant public funds but also led to 252 recommendations to enhance accountability and transparency in government institutions.

Anti-Corruption Commitments

The Speaker reiterated Ghana’s long-standing commitment to fighting corruption, referencing a series of legal and institutional reforms:

• 2001: Introduction of the Zero Tolerance for Corruption policy.
• Enactment of key legislation, including the Anti-Money Laundering Act, Whistleblower Act, Witness Protection Act, and Right to Information Act.
• Establishment of specialised bodies such as the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and the Office of the Special Prosecutor.

Strengthening Parliamentary Integrity

To bolster internal transparency, Parliament has:

• Adopted a Code of Conduct for MPs and staff.
• Revised its Standing Orders.
• Established an Anti-Corruption Department within Parliament.
• Formed the Privileges Committee, the Ethics and Standards Office, and the Office of Profits.
• Launched a Citizens Bureau to allow public and CSO petitions for parliamentary investigations.

Mr. Bagbin, who chairs the Association of African Speakers, emphasized Parliament’s proactive role in the African Network of Parliamentarians for Good Governance, and assured the AUABC of continued commitment to advancing integrity.

AU Commends Ghana’s Efforts

AU Advisory Board Chairperson Madam Seynabou Ndiaye Diakhatè commended Ghana for its leadership in anti-corruption reforms. She noted that periodic reviews, as required by the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, help to strengthen institutional performance across the continent.

The AUABC delegation is in Ghana for a week-long review mission, during which it will meet key stakeholders including CHRAJ and civil society organisations to assess the country’s anti-corruption framework.

Adopted in Maputo, Mozambique in 2003, the AU Convention remains a critical tool in promoting transparency, accountability, and sustainable development across Africa.

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