The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) is set to undertake a State Party Review Mission in Ghana from June 1 to June 6, 2025, as part of efforts to assess the country’s compliance with the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Shamima Muslim announced the mission in Accra on Tuesday May 27, emphasising Ghana’s leadership in fortifying anti-corruption systems.
She described the review as an opportunity to evaluate progress, celebrate achievements, and identify strategic recommendations to enhance institutional effectiveness and public trust.
“This affords us the rare opportunity to reaffirm our shared commitment to a future where governance is rooted in ethics, justice, and the unwavering resolve to combat corruption in all its forms,” Shamima Muslim stated.
The high-level AUABC delegation will arrive in Ghana on Sunday, June 1, and will engage with key institutions in the country’s anti-corruption ecosystem throughout the week.
These engagements will include consultations with government agencies, civil society organisations, and development partners such as the Office of the President, Ministry of Justice, Office of the Special Prosecutor, CHRAJ, EOCO, and the Ghana Audit Service.
The mission will culminate in a High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference on Friday, June 6, at the Accra International Conference Centre. The event, themed “Revitalising the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” will bring together AU officials, legal experts, policymakers, and citizen voices to discuss strategies for strengthening transparency and accountability across the continent.
Muslim reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to combating corruption, stating that the review process will reinforce continental solidarity and mutual accountability.
She emphasised that the fight against corruption is a collective responsibility, requiring the participation of leaders, citizens, and institutions alike.
The AUABC mission is expected to provide valuable insights into Ghana’s anti-corruption framework while fostering peer learning among African nations.
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