Economist and governance expert Professor Stephen Adei has called for the establishment of a dedicated anti-corruption court in Ghana to fast-track the prosecution of corruption-related cases and enhance accountability.
Speaking in an interview with TV3 on Saturday, March 8, Prof. Adei argued that delays in adjudicating corruption cases undermine efforts to curb the menace, allowing offenders to evade justice.
“We must have special courts, not kangaroo courts, where cases drag on for seven or eight years,” he stated, stressing that prolonged legal battles often lead to cases being forgotten or dismissed, enabling perpetrators to escape accountability.
Prof. Adei noted that a specialised court, similar to land and commercial courts, would help resolve corruption cases more efficiently and serve as a deterrent.
He also called for stringent measures to ensure that corrupt officials face consequences regardless of their political ties or social status.
“The only way to fight corruption effectively is to ensure that the chances of being caught and punished are significantly high,” he asserted.
His suggestion aligns with calls from civil society groups advocating for judicial reforms to strengthen Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.
Adding to the discussion on the same programme, the Founding President of IMANI Africa, Franklin Cudjoe, urged a shift in strategy in tackling corruption.
He noted that while initiatives such as the Ghana Integrated Financial Management Information System (GIFMIS) and the Financial and Asset Management System for Central Administration Departments (FAMSCAD) have been introduced to curb corruption, their effectiveness remains questionable.
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