Accra, July 10, GNA – The Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has urged young people to resist, reject and report corruption as part of efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability.
The Coalition said the active participation of the youth was critical to advancing the fight against corruption in Ghana.
Mrs Beauty Emefa Narteh, Executive Secretary of the GACC, made the call in a statement to mark the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day.
The commemoration is on the theme: “Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa.”
Mrs Narteh said promoting integrity and combating corruption required the collective commitment of governments, institutions, communities and citizens, particularly young people.
“Building societies founded on honesty, transparency and accountability requires the collective commitment of governments, institutions, communities and citizens—especially young people,” she said.
Mrs Narteh said this year’s observance also coincided with the Coalition’s 25th anniversary of promoting transparency, accountability and integrity in Ghana.
She said the GACC continued to work with stakeholders to strengthen anti-corruption efforts, with particular emphasis on empowering young people to champion integrity.
Mrs Narteh said the Coalition, through its Local Accountability Networks (LANets), reached more than 23,000 students in 40 districts across all 16 regions last year through school sensitisation activities.
She said the programme would this year be expanded to 85 districts to broaden anti-corruption education and advocacy among young people.
Mrs Narteh said a key activity for this year’s commemoration was the “Capture Youth Voices Open Forum”, which would provide a platform for young people to share their experiences and perspectives on corruption and integrity.
She said the initiative would help the Coalition better understand how corruption affected the aspirations and daily lives of young people while encouraging them to promote accountability in their communities.
“The platform is intended to empower young people to become active contributors to the fight against corruption and champions of integrity,” she said.
Mrs Narteh expressed appreciation to the Coalition’s partners, particularly the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, for supporting the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day activities.
She called on Ghanaians to renew their commitment to promoting integrity and accountability“The fight against corruption is a shared responsibility that demands the active participation of all. Every act of honesty, every decision to do what is right, and every effort to promote accountability brings us closer to the transparent, just and prosperous society we aspire to build,” she said.
Addressing young people, Mrs Narteh said: “Resist, Reject, and Report corruption. Your voice matters, your actions matter, and your choices matter. You are not only the leaders of tomorrow; you are the champions of integrity today and the driving force behind a more transparent and accountable future.”
GNA
Edited by Lenneth Sackey
10 July 2026
Reporter: Albert Oppong-Ansah
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