Women in Ga South Empowered to Lead Grassroots Fight Against Corruption

In a spirited call to action, the Commission’s office in the Ga South Municipality has engaged and urged women in Horkope, a suburb of the Danchira Electoral Area, to take a frontline role in combating corruption and promoting transparency in their communities. The event forms part of a broader civic engagement initiative under the Participation, Accountability and Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) programme.

Addressing the gathering, the Municipal Director of the Ga South Office of the NCCE, Mr. George Obeng Osei, emphasized that corruption is not merely a political or institutional issue but a pervasive social challenge that demands collective action. “This is a fight that affects every Ghanaian. Women, as pillars of families and communities, must be empowered to lead the charge,” he stated.

Meanwhile, Municipal Director for the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) in Weija Gbawe and Ga South, Mrs. Alice Edusei, also called on women to become vocal advocates against corruption in all spheres, from churches to marketplaces. “Women shape the values of honesty, integrity, and accountability in the next generation. Their influence is indispensable,” she added.

Mrs. Edusei further stressed that while legal frameworks protect women’s rights, those same rights come with civic responsibilities, emphasizing that, “reporting corrupt practices is not just a duty, it’s a moral imperative. The fight against corruption is a holistic call for all genders to stand firm against acts that undermine our development”.

Participants were educated on key anti-corruption tools, including whistleblowing, transparency mechanisms, and the importance of reporting unethical behaviour. The session underscored that national progress hinges on the active rejection of corruption by every citizen, regardless of gender.

A volunteer watchdog group was formed during the event to monitor and report corrupt practices within the community. Members were charged to be bold, vigilant, and unwavering in their commitment to integrity.

The initiative is part of the PAIReD programme, commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the European Union (EU), and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and implemented by GIZ in collaboration with Ghana’s Ministry of Finance.

The event concluded with renewed optimism among participants, who pledged to champion accountability and foster a culture of integrity in their homes, workplaces, and communities – a vital step toward curbing corruption and strengthening Ghana’s democratic resilience.