The Presiding Bishop of The Methodist Church Ghana, Most Rev. Prof. Johnson K. Asamoah-Gyadu, has called on Ghanaians to reject corruption and promote greater integrity and accountability in public and social life.
He says Ghana’s strong religious identity should be reflected in the moral standards of its institutions and citizens.
Speaking as part of the Pledge Against Corruption campaign, the Presiding Bishop expressed concern over what he described as the widespread nature of corrupt behaviour across the country’s social institutions.
“For a country that prides itself in its high religious activities, with a Christian percentage of more than 70 percent, ordinarily, this should be a country that upholds high moral standards in every aspect of our lives,” he said.
He noted, however, that corruption remained a challenge, urging citizens to change course and take a firm position against it.
The Presiding Bishop linked corruption to selfishness and greed, drawing on the words of Ghanaian composer and ethnomusicologist Ephraim Amu.
He said these attitudes had undermined the country’s development efforts and called for a collective commitment to addressing them.
“I invite you to let us turn the corner and stand against corruption,” he said.
The Methodist Presiding Bishop further expressed optimism that Ghana could improve its fight against corruption with a renewed commitment to ethical conduct.
He said he personally stood against corruption “in all its forms”, and urged Ghanaians to do the same.
The Pledge Against Corruption campaign is supported by UK International Development, with the African Centre for Energy Policy, Transparency International Ghana and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition among its partners.
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