Opoku-Agyemang Backs Stronger Laws to Tackle Unexplained Wealth

Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has thrown her support behind efforts to introduce laws that would hold both public and private officials accountable for wealth they cannot explain.

She emphasized the Mahama-led administration’s commitment to fighting corruption and announced plans to present the revised Conduct of Public Officers Bill to Parliament for discussion.

According to Prof. Opoku-Agyemang, the updated bill will be developed with input from key anti-corruption stakeholders, including civil society organizations, the media, anti-corruption agencies, and international partners. This approach, she said, is to ensure the bill is strong, inclusive, and effective in the long term.

“The revised bill will reflect the voices of all stakeholders to ensure it can truly stand the test of time,” she said.

She also stressed the importance of securing independent and sustainable funding for anti-corruption agencies to safeguard their operations from political interference.

“We must guarantee consistent financing for these institutions to ensure their independence and ability to operate without fear or favor,” she added.