Citizens must not stay aloof in anti-corruption fight — Mary Addah

The Executive Director of Transparency International Ghana, Mary Awelena Addah, has called on Ghanaians to take an active role in the fight against corruption.

She cautioned that inaction could allow a few individuals to undermine national progress.

According to her, corruption has become an existential threat that requires collective responsibility from citizens, institutions and civil society to effectively address.

The GII boss was speaking at a public forum on “Restoring Citizens’ Trust in the Fight Against Corruption in Ghana: The Role of the Media,” organised by the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA).

The event brought together stakeholders to examine declining public confidence in anti-corruption institutions amid growing concerns from recent governance surveys.

“Corruption remains an existential challenge in our society… we all need to pay attention, and even act more at this critical juncture,” she said.

She lamented that the growing perception among young people that politics is the fastest route to success reflects deeper governance challenges that must be urgently addressed.

Ms. Addah further urged citizens to resist apathy and contribute actively to safeguarding the country’s future.

“We can not sit down and watch people do the things that will destroy our future," she cautioned.

The GII Executive Director called for renewed efforts to strengthen civic engagement, improve accountability systems and rebuild public trust in state institutions.