Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Alliance for Revolutionary Change, has outlined an ambitious plan to combat corruption in Ghana, pledging to lead by example.
He emphasized that throughout his career, he has maintained a record of integrity and promised to continue to uphold these principles if elected.
Central to Kyerematen’s anti-corruption strategy is a policy of zero tolerance for corruption, ensuring that his administration will not tolerate or engage in any corrupt activities.
As part of his proposal, he committed to creating an anti-corruption fund to intensify efforts in fighting corruption, urging voters to support his vision in the upcoming December elections.
During an engagement with the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) in Accra on Tuesday, October 1, Kyerematen reiterated his stance, stating, “GTP proposes zero tolerance to corruption, through-first leadership by example, I have always said that I have never been corrupt and I will never be corrupt.
Kyerematen’s plan aims to restore public trust and foster transparency in governance, promising decisive action against any corrupt practices in his administration.
“You don’t have too many people making these statements. Secondly, new regulations and enforcement of existing ones, particularly, introducing the concept of the anti-corruption jar.
“This anti-corruption jar will have prosecutorial authority which is independent of the Attorney General, the problem that the current office of the Special Prosecutor has is that he derives his authority and mandate from the Attorney General. And obviously, it means that he cannot in effect be independent, you need an anti-corruption jar who has the courage and capacity to prosecute even the president if found to be corrupt. That is what the new legislation proposals are talking about.”
Kyerematen highlighted the importance of citizen involvement in the fight against corruption.
He noted that the display of opulent lifestyles by some individuals can perpetuate corruption and encourage citizens to report suspicious activities.
“It’s not just about people in politics but it’s about citizens understanding and appreciating that if we want to end corruption, they have a role to play. There are many people in this country driving around with flashy cars, with mansions and it’s impossible to understand how they have been able to manage to do the things that we’re talking about. And all this is the citizens who can also play an additional role.”
Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen vowed to usher in a fresh era of openness and responsibility in Ghana’s political landscape.
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