Political scientist Dr Kwame Asah-Asante has praised President John Dramani Mahama’s administration for recording relatively low levels of corruption in its first year, calling it a positive sign for governance in Ghana.
Speaking on Joy FM’s AM Show on Tuesday, January 7, exactly one year after Mahama was sworn into office, the University of Ghana academic noted that corruption has long undermined successive governments, but said the current administration appears to be taking a different approach.
“Corruption is one of the things that have always worked heavily against the administration of every regime,” Dr Asah-Asante said. “But the good news is that this time around, we have seen very little in terms of corruption, and it is one of the good signs I have seen.”
He encouraged the government to sustain and strengthen its anti-corruption efforts, stressing that early progress should be backed by transparency and a clear policy commitment to maintain public trust.
“People can check Transparency International and other reports, including what we have been reading in the news,” he said. “What I have seen so far is something worth praising, but the government must continue the fight and give us more clarity on its real commitment.”
President Mahama assumed office on January 7, 2025, following his victory in the December 2024 general elections. His first year has been closely scrutinised, particularly in areas such as economic recovery, governance, and anti-corruption—issues that featured prominently in his campaign.
Dr Asah-Asante’s remarks highlight that while Ghana’s fight against corruption is ongoing, early indicators under Mahama’s leadership are signalling a more accountable and transparent government.