Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff, has raised alarm over corruption seeping into Ghana’s schools, homes, and communities, calling it a serious threat to the nation’s future.
Speaking at the launch of a five-day event in Accra to create a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NEACAP), he pointed to a recent GH Probe–JoyNews report exposing widespread cheating in the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) as evidence of growing unethical behavior.
“Corruption isn’t just in public offices anymore—it’s reaching our schools and homes,” Debrah said, emphasizing the need for urgent action to protect Ghana’s future.
He noted that the previous NEACAP (2015–2024) suffered from insufficient funding and lack of political support. The new plan, starting in 2026, will be managed directly by the Office of the President for better oversight and priority.
Debrah stressed that fighting corruption should not compete with priorities like health or education but is essential for progress.
“Without tackling corruption, we can’t build enough schools, hospitals, or roads, or create jobs for our youth,” he said.
Debrah called for ethics to be at the heart of the new plan, not just as a policy but as a national value. He assured that the government is fully committed to funding the initiative, describing it as an investment in Ghana’s future.
