Corruption Africa’s biggest governance challenge –Ex-Ghana President, Akufo-Addo

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Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has identified corruption as the most enduring governance challenge facing Africa, despite advancements in institutional reforms across the region.

Speaking on Monday in Abuja during the graduation lecture for participants of Course 33 at Nigeria’s National Defence College (NDC), he addressed the theme: “Strengthening Institutions for Good Governance in Africa.”

He noted that although many African countries have established anti-corruption institutions, these bodies often lack the independence, funding, and authority needed to be effective due to political interference.

“In 2023, more than two-thirds of African countries scored below 50 out of 100 on Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index.

“Yes, we have anti-corruption agencies across the continent, but too often they are deprived of resources or stripped of real autonomy.

“Still, examples from Rwanda and Botswana show how independent, well-resourced bodies can make a real difference,” he said.

Akufo-Addo underscored that corruption goes beyond moral concerns, representing a major obstacle to development. He explained that it undermines trust in government, misdirects vital resources, and hampers the effective delivery of public services.

He stressed that overcoming corruption demands genuine political commitment, robust legal frameworks, active public participation, and the deployment of technology to close gaps in financial and procurement systems.

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