Delayed passage of CoPO Bill signals govt’s lack of anti-corruption commitment – CSOs

OccupyGhana and a coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have criticized delays in passing the Conduct of Public Officers Bill (CoPO), accusing the government and Parliament of lacking commitment to fight corruption.

In a joint statement, the CSOs highlighted that the bill, which has faced resistance at the cabinet level, could have addressed issues of unexplained wealth among public officials.

Despite being adopted by Parliament's Constitutional, Legal, and Parliamentary Affairs Committee in 2020, the bill remains stalled.

The CSOs blame these delays for increasing public corruption and eroding trust in government institutions.