Edem Senanu has called for structural reforms in Ghana’s anti-corruption and audit systems, including the creation of more special courts and the adoption of forensic auditing.
Appearing on TV3’s KeyPoints, monitored by MyNewsGh, Mr. Senanu said while recent steps such as the establishment of special courts were promising, deeper changes were needed.
“The President’s decision to have special courts is fantastic.
I wish we had many more such courts where these issues can come up and be heard daily,” he said.
He added that capacity-building for judges and prosecutors was equally important to ensure that anti-corruption cases are not dismissed on technical grounds.
“We’ve seen cases where clear evidence was disregarded. That should not happen,” he asserted.
Mr. Senanu further emphasized the need for stronger accountability mechanisms, including the passage of the Conduct of Public Officers Bill and reform of the internal audit system.
“If our internal audit systems were working, many of the financial irregularities we see wouldn’t happen,” he noted.
He also proposed integrating forensic audits into the Auditor General’s process to enhance evidence gathering.
“You can’t do that for everything, but select cases that meet a certain threshold. Deploying additional resources for forensic auditing strengthens the evidence and saves time in court,” he said.
According to Senanu, such reforms would make Ghana’s anti-corruption framework more efficient and ensure that “those who should be held accountable are held accountable.”
