Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has cautioned that corruption in Ghana is no longer limited to public institutions but is increasingly infiltrating schools, homes, and communities — a trend he described as a grave threat to the nation’s future.

He was speaking at the launch of a five-day stakeholder engagement in Accra to draft a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP).

Mr. Debrah pointed to the recent JoyNews exposé on widespread examination malpractice during the 2025 BECE as evidence that unethical practices are taking root at all levels of society.

“Recent events, including the exam malpractice exposed by Joy FM, remind us that ethical decay is not confined to our institutions only.

It is creeping into our homes, our schools, and our future,” he warned.

Reflecting on the shortcomings of the previous NEACAP (2015–2024), he noted that underfunding and weak political commitment hindered its impact.

To address this, he announced that the new framework, set to take effect from 2026, will be placed directly under the Office of the President for stronger oversight and accountability.

The Chief of Staff stressed that anti-corruption efforts must be viewed as a core development priority rather than a competing one.

“If we fail to protect our resources, we will never have enough to build schools, hospitals, and roads.

We will never create decent jobs for our youth or realise the 24-hour economy we envision,” Mr. Debrah emphasised.

The engagement seeks to gather input from government agencies, civil society, and the private sector to craft a comprehensive strategy that places integrity at the heart of Ghana’s governance and development agenda.