Ghana Must Reset — Not Just In Words, But In Deeds!

From evacuation exercises to the alleged sale of diplomatic passports, even serious state responsibilities and official documents appear to have become opportunities for some public officials to make money. Why? Because impunity has become so deeply entrenched that nobody seems afraid of the consequences. Nobody takes responsibility, and accountability remains elusive.

Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah was once asked how corruption could be defeated. His answer was profound: create a strong public opinion against corruption.

Rawlings, Boakye Gyan, Akatapore and others attempted, through the Buga Buga campaign, to awaken public consciousness against this menace, but the problem persisted.

Ghana has witnessed the AWAM era of the 1960s and the Kalabule culture of the 1970s and 1980s. Yet, the scale of alleged state looting, corruption and institutional capture associated with the Akufo-Addo, Bawumia and Ken Ofori-Atta years brought home, perhaps more than ever, the devastating consequences of unchecked corruption.

It was against this background that Ghanaians overwhelmingly voted for the NDC, expecting a RESET built on transparency, probity and accountability.

Sadly, the early promise of ORAL now appears to have lost momentum. Instead of decisive action, we are increasingly confronted with accusations, counter-accusations and political distractions. Have the voices of chiefs, priests and other influential figures offering questionable counsel to those in government weakened the resolve for accountability?

Today, allegations surrounding the forgery and misuse of official documents dominate public discussion, yet law enforcement agencies appear frustratingly passive. The Attorney-General's office, too, gives the impression of an institution struggling to find its footing.

But how long can a nation continue to tolerate impunity?

Ghana does not need another round of political promises. It needs institutions that work, laws that bite and public officials who understand that public office is a responsibility, not a business opportunity.

Nkrumah was right. The fight against corruption must begin with an uncompromising national attitude that refuses to normalise wrongdoing, regardless of who is involved.

GHANA MUST RESET — NOT JUST IN WORDS, BUT IN DEEDS!

Mansa Musa Jnr is an Nkrumahist who loves Ghana. What about you?