Expert reveals Ghana loses GH₵3 billion despite anti-corruption claims.

Dr. Kwame Asah-Asante sharply criticized President Akufo-Addo's administration, describing its anti-corruption actions as purely performative rather than substantive. The assessment came during a recent Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey episode, in which the political analyst reviewed the government's track record.

According to statistics from Transparency International and the Ghana Integrity Initiative, corruption costs the country more than $3 billion per year. This figure closely matches the amount Ghana just requested from the International Monetary Fund as a bailout package.

Despite the establishment of the Office of the Special Prosecutor and the implementation of the Right to Information Act, the administration's anti-corruption ranking has improved just slightly, from 40% to 43%, according to Transparency International.

The Auditor General's findings demonstrate rampant financial malfeasance across government organizations, contradicting the administration's claims to effective governance. These facts contradict President Akufo-Addo's previous remarks on his legacy and administration's accomplishments.

Financial waste is a major concern, with numerous oversight reports revealing systemic mismanagement of public resources. The administration's response to early warning signs of economic mismanagement has been heavily criticized, as these signals were ignored.

The current economic scenario reflects these governance inadequacies, pushing Ghana to seek outside financial assistance. This development emphasizes the gap between the administration's declared anti-corruption intentions and actual accomplishments, implying that more real action is required beyond policy declarations and institutional frameworks.

The investigation reveals a broader pattern of administrative issues, in which well-intentioned measures failed to result in substantial reforms or demonstrable advances in Ghana's battle against corruption.