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Speaker of Parliament Calls for Collective Action to End Corruption.
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In a compelling keynote address at the Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit organized by the Bright Future Alliance, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin emphasized the urgent need for Ghana to break the pervasive chains of corruption.
Highlighting the destructive impact of corruption on national development, he noted that millions of cedis are lost daily to illicit activities, compromising essential public services and undermining democratic institutions.
Bagbin stressed that corruption disproportionately affects the poor and widens inequality, thereby stalling efforts towards poverty alleviation and economic growth.
The Speaker pointed out that Ghana is losing billions of dollars annually due to corruption, tax evasion, and illicit financial flows.
Citing reports such as the Justice Anim Report of 1970 and recent data from the World Bank and Auditor-General, he illustrated the significant resource leakages that hinder the country’s progress.
He referenced the U$12 million paid for the Pwalugu Multi-Purpose Dam when no work had been completed, symbolizing how corruption robs the nation of opportunities to improve living conditions and reduce poverty.
Speaket Bagbin underscored the importance of civic engagement and institutional reforms, noting Parliament’s efforts to strengthen oversight through various committees and increased transparency initiatives.
He highlighted new measures like the establishment of Departments of Public Engagement and Citizen’s Bureau, designed to amplify citizen participation and ensure government accountability.
However, he emphasized that building a culture of integrity must start from individual homes, schools, and communities, advocating for values such as honesty and ethical leadership to be ingrained from a young age.
Concluding with a call to action, the Speaker urged Ghanaian youth to become active participants in the anti-corruption fight.
He announced the recent inauguration of the National Integrity Award Scheme aimed at rewarding integrity and promoting ethical behavior across society.
Bagbin stressed that empowering the next generation is a shared responsibility and emphasized that young people are already leaders today.
He called on all stakeholders to work collectively through reforms, civic vigilance, and education to create a Ghana free of corruption, ensuring a brighter, more equitable future for generations to come.
Businessman Mr. Ibrahim Mahama has denied reports linking him to a takeover bid for the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO).
His reaction follows a demonstration by members of the VALCO Labour Union today, during which some protesters alleged that Mr. Mahama was interested in acquiring the state-owned aluminium company.
In a statement issued by his Special Aide, Rafik Mahama, the businessman said he has “no such interest” and has not made any offer to acquire VALCO.
“The allegation is the latest in several vile attempts to impute the integrity of Mr. Ibrahim Mahama and subject him to needless public engagements,” the statement said.
The statement added that Mr. Mahama’s business track record speaks for itself, describing his companies as “some of the best-run operations across the African continent.”
It further noted that all of Mr. Mahama’s business interests were “legally commenced or acquired” and operate within the law a fact it said explains why his businesses have endured across seven election cycles.
“Mr. Mahama remains committed to contributing his quota to the development of Ghana by investing in business opportunities in Ghana and beyond,” the statement added.
The statement also disclosed that Mr. Mahama has instructed his lawyers to take the necessary legal action over the publication and allegations.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The leadership of Kristo Asafo has dismissed reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets that the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo Kantanka will be buried on July 30, 2026, describing the claim as false.
The current head of the Kantanka family and leader of Kristo Asafo, Kwadwo Safo Akofena Kantanka, addressed the issue during a press conference in Accra today.
He said no burial date has been set and urged members of the church and the general public to disregard any unofficial announcements.
“I urge the members of Kristo Asafo and the nation to disregard any burial date out there,” Akofena said.
He further stressed that neither the leadership of the church nor the Kantanka family has made any such announcement regarding the funeral.
According to him, all official funeral arrangements will be communicated only through a formal statement from the Kantanka family when the time is due.
Akofena Safo Kantanka said the family remains united in ensuring that the final funeral rites are conducted in a manner that befits the legacy of the late Apostle.
He called on Ghanaians to remain calm and wait for the official communication from the family, warning against the spread of misinformation.
Background
Apostle Dr. Ing. Kwadwo Safo Kantanka, founder and spiritual leader of Kristo Asafo Mission of Ghana, passed away recently, plunging the church and the nation into mourning.
The late Apostle was widely known not only as a religious leader but also as an industrialist, inventor, and founder of the Kantanka Group of Companies, which manufactures vehicles and other machinery in Ghana.
Since his passing, there has been heightened public interest in his funeral arrangements.
It would be recalled that a faction of the siblings and family led by former MP Adwoa Safo had earlier announced a proposed burial date and arrangements.
That announcement, however, has been rejected by the current leadership of both the church and the family.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
