Is it coincidental that the corruption Index on Ghana (as released by the Transparency International) comes to the limelight the day Pres. Mahama launched the Code of Ethics for Ministers/ Public office holders; bearly a week after the World Bank's mind-boggling release.
While the index pin-pointed the grey aspects of society plagued with corrupt practices and the extent to which society views gov't's intervention at mitigating corruption; the Code of Ethics emphasizes moderation and targets at visible combat of corruption.
For decades, the Auditor General's report have remained in the shelves to gather sea of dust.
It is also recalled that Pres. Mahama at the early part of his administration issued a populist directive urging ministers of State and Public Officials not to take official vehicles home or use it for other purposes besides officialism. Within days, the policy was blatantly defied.
In reflection, I ask, if there could be a chance of fruition with this launched Code of Ethics.
Their lordships, Justices of the Supreme Court in a quest to sanitize the airwaves against prejudicial, subversive and extremist comments issued a final no-go touchline following which the guillotine has fallen on Atubiga et al an admirable act worth emulating.
If gov't is indeed committed to fighting corruption, it should be that this launch (although lacks the sharp-teeth to bite) would symbolize the final no-go touchline after which the President will crack the whip.
If so, President Mahama's commitment shall be noted and inked into history's books no matter how short lived his Presidency may be.
~ atiemo
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