Ghana has recorded a slight decline in its performance on the 2024 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), dropping from a score of 43 in 2023 to 42 in 2025
In a press release issued by the Ghana Integrity Initiative (GII), the local chapter of Transparency International, it disclosed that Ghana ranked 80th out of 180 countries in the latest CPI.
The decline, though marginal, signals a setback in anti-corruption efforts and governance reforms.
The GII noted that Ghana’s CPI score has been on a downward trend over the past decade, dropping by five points since 2015. Despite the introduction of various policy interventions and institutional reforms, corruption remains a significant challenge.
“Since 2015, Ghana has dropped five points on the CPI, reflecting persistent difficulties in combating corruption. This suggests that the country’s policy, legal, and administrative reforms require further review and strengthening,” the release said.
In response to the declining CPI score, the GII has proposed several measures to reinforce Ghana’s fight against corruption. These include legislative, judicial, and executive reforms aimed at improving transparency and accountability.
The GII said government must strengthen financial oversight by empowering the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) with enforcement authority and establishing a Budget and Fiscal Analysis Department (BFAD) to enhance fiscal discipline and prevent mismanagement of public funds.
It said a specialized anti-corruption court must be established to expedite corruption-related cases, similar to Tanzania‘s model.
It called for prioritizing the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers’ Bill to reinforce asset declaration laws, address conflicts of interest, and enforce sanctions for non-compliance.
As Ghana grapples with corruption challenges, the GII emphasizes that bold and decisive action is necessary to reverse the declining trend and restore public confidence in governance.
