The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) will today, Thursday, September 10, 2026, convene a National Anti-Corruption Dialogue to critically assess the John Mahama Administration’s anti-corruption agenda and the progress of its governance and accountability reforms.
The dialogue, scheduled to take place at the British Council in Accra, is expected to bring together civil society organisations, journalists, governance experts and anti-corruption practitioners for an assessment of the government’s commitments, policies and institutional interventions since assuming office.
Held under the theme “…Reviewing the Mahama Administration’s Anti-Corruption Agenda,” the forum is expected to examine both the progress made and the challenges that could undermine the effectiveness of the administration’s anti-corruption efforts.
Key initiatives expected to come under scrutiny include the Independent Fiscal Council, the Value for Money Office, the Code of Conduct for Government Appointees and the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan.
The discussions are expected to go beyond the establishment of the various institutions and policies to examine their effectiveness, independence, enforcement mechanisms and ability to improve accountability in the management of public resources.
The Independent Fiscal Council is expected to attract particular attention over its role in promoting fiscal discipline and providing independent scrutiny of government fiscal policy and decisions.
The Value for Money Office is also expected to feature prominently, given its mandate to strengthen oversight of public expenditure and ensure that government projects and programmes provide value to taxpayers.
Participants are further expected to assess the implementation and enforcement of the Code of Conduct for Government Appointees, particularly provisions relating to ethical conduct, conflicts of interest and accountability.
Another major area of discussion will be the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan, which seeks to provide a broader framework for strengthening integrity, ethics and anti-corruption measures across the country.
The administration’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative is also expected to come under scrutiny, particularly its progress in investigating suspected corruption and pursuing the recovery of state resources.
The dialogue is expected to examine whether ORAL has resulted in concrete investigations, prosecutions and recoveries, and how the initiative fits into the work of established anti-corruption institutions.
The relationship between the Attorney-General and the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is also expected to feature in the discussions.
The dispute over the OSP’s prosecutorial authority raised broader questions about institutional independence, constitutional powers and coordination among Ghana’s anti-corruption agencies.
With the Supreme Court having subsequently clarified the constitutional basis of the OSP’s prosecutorial mandate, the dialogue is expected to consider the implications of the ruling for Ghana’s anti-corruption framework and the need for effective coordination among institutions responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption.
The dialogue will be moderated by Dr Esther Ofei-Aboagye, Public Policy Analyst and Social Development Consultant.
The speakers and contributors include Manasseh Azure Awuni, investigative journalist; Mrs Mary Addah, Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana; Mr Kobina Ata-Bedu, Procurement Specialist and Management Consultant; Ms Joyce Nyame of Aya Youth Alliance; and Mr Jonathan Gador, Coordinator of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan Secretariat.
The engagement is expected to provide a platform for a candid assessment of the government’s anti-corruption record and generate recommendations aimed at strengthening accountability, institutional independence and the prudent use of public resources.
At the heart of the discussion will be whether the Mahama Administration’s anti-corruption initiatives are producing measurable results in preventing corruption, strengthening oversight, recovering public resources and holding public officials accountable.
By: Christian Kpesese
