Private legal practitioner Samson Anyenini, has sounded the alarm over what he describes as a dangerous rise in everyday dishonesty, warning that cheating in exams and telling lies are gradually becoming normalized in Ghanaian society.
Speaking on the ongoing development of the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP), which will replace the NACAP which expired in 2024, Mr. Anyenini said the nationwide consultations and workshops have revealed a deepening crisis of values that threatens the country’s moral foundation.
According to him, the fight against corruption must go beyond financial accountability and tackle the behavioural decay taking root among the youth and within communities.
“Corruption is not only about financial loss—it is about the erosion of values, where cheating in exams and telling lies risk becoming normalized,” Samson Anyenini, who is an Independent Expert on the NEACAP Working Group, stressed.
He described the drafting process—spanning brainstorming camps, validation sessions, and stakeholder engagements—as sobering, underscoring a shared concern among experts that Ghana’s ethical culture is under strain.
Mr. Anyenini stated that the Working Group, made up of civil society leaders and key accountability institutions (KAIs), has volunteered its expertise because safeguarding integrity is essential to protecting Ghana’s future.
The NEACAP initiative unites major institutions including the Attorney-General’s Office, CHRAJ, EOCO, Office of the Special Prosecutor, Judiciary, Parliament, Audit Service, Internal Audit Agency, Financial Intelligence Centre, Ghana Police Service, NDPC, Ghana Statistical Service, TUC, and international agencies such as UNODC and GIZ.
He expressed hope that the final document will help reset Ghana’s moral compass and reinforce national values of truth, fairness, and accountability.
“The fight for integrity is the fight for Ghana’s future,” he said, adding that the new action plan must strengthen the country’s ethical foundations for generations.
Once adopted, the NEACAP will guide national anti-corruption efforts and promote ethical conduct across public and private institutions.
