Corruption and bribery in Ghana

Corruption and bribery in Ghana have drawn significant attention from national institutions. The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) reported a rise in bribery demands, noting that the proportion of citizens reporting such demands increased from 51% in early 2025 to 69% in the latter half of that year. To combat this, the GSS has advocated for the digitalisation of public services and increased fee transparency, citing the Passport Office as a successful example where digital services reduced bribery.

Further assessments highlight the economic and social impact of these issues. Samuel Asare Akuamoah of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) stated that Ghana loses more than US$3 billion annually to corruption, funds that could otherwise support infrastructure and job creation. While some data suggests a slight decline in the percentage of citizens admitting to giving money or gifts to officials, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) reports that 94.2 percent of those experiencing bribery do not report it, citing fears of retaliation and a lack of confidence in the reporting process.