Sam Jonah calls for urgent action against ‘pervasive’ corruption in Ghana

Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has expressed grave concerns about the deep-rooted corruption in Ghana’s public institutions, describing it as a threat to national values and governance.

Speaking at the Graphic National Development Series, he noted that corruption has become so ingrained in society that it is now viewed as a cultural norm.

He criticized the lack of accountability for political and executive figures involved in corruption, highlighting the erosion of trust in key institutions like the legislature.

Sir Jonah warned that the country’s challenges—economic decline, illegal mining, and declining patriotism—are exacerbated by this culture of corruption.