Dr. Samuel Mawusi Asafo, CEO of the Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC) Ghana, has called for a unified effort to combat corruption. Speaking at the 6th Administration Professional Conference in Accra, themed “Building A Path Towards A Fair And Sustainable Corruption-Free Ghana,” Dr. Asafo emphasized the need for state and non-state organizations to collaborate on accountability and transparency strategies across public, private, and non-profit institutions.
Dr. Asafo stressed the importance of moving beyond discussions on corruption to taking concrete actions and reporting instances of corruption in the workplace. He highlighted the critical role administrators play in managing files and documents, which positions them to help eliminate corruption. “Until we all widen our eyes and allow other people to see it, only then can we effectively combat corrupt behaviors,” he stated.
He called for instilling fearless honesty in the national behaviour and igniting collective, sustained action through coordinated efforts and prudent application of stakeholders’ resources. Dr. Asafo urged administrators to recognize their responsibilities, as corruption impacts everyone directly or indirectly. He stressed that professional training for administrators should include a focus on fighting corruption to secure the country’s future.
“Our objective is to observe and investigate the ways in which administrators can act as advocates in the battle against misconduct,” Dr. Asafo continued, highlighting the association’s goal to make administrators beneficial to society by raising awareness of how corruption and fraud hinder economic growth.
Mrs. Maame Yaa Tiwaa Addo-Danquah, Executive Director of the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), also spoke at the conference, emphasizing that combating corruption requires institutionalizing efficiency, accountability, and transparency across all sectors. She stressed the need for individuals, the media, and civil society organizations to report and combat corruption, and for successful investigations and prosecutions of corrupt acts.
Mrs. Addo-Danquah highlighted the detrimental impact of the patronage system on formal structures, leading to inconsistencies in institutional functions. She advocated for a digital data system to monitor fraudulent activities and provide empirical evidence to support the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) in fighting corruption. She called for cooperation among stakeholders to reduce corruption and urged institutions and organizations to provide data and methods to verify workplace crimes.
The conference aimed to equip administrators with the tools needed to combat corruption, uphold moral principles, and foster sustainable development, reinforcing the collective commitment to creating a corruption-free Ghana.
Source:GNA
