Wenchi: Superintendent George Kwakye, the Wenchi District Police Commander, has called on Ghanaians to make use of the Whistleblower's Act to report crimes, wrongdoings, and corruption-related offences to the police. He emphasized the importance of the Whistleblower Act, 2006 (Act 720), which offers full protection to informants who report misconduct and corruption-related offences.
According to Ghana News Agency, Supt. Kwakye delivered this advice during a public education campaign on corruption held in Wenchi, Bono Region. The event was organized by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) and attended by various women groups. This campaign aligns with the NCCE's project, 'Civic Engagement on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption,' co-funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft fr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the European Union.
Supt. Kwakye highlighted the critical role every citizen plays in the nationwide fight against corruption. He urged the public to utilize appropriate channels to report unethical practices, noting that fear of speaking out can be detrimental to society. Encouraging citizens to voice their concerns, he stressed that such actions promote accountability and are preferable to silence.
In addition, Mr. Emmanuel Kwame Sei, Registrar at the Wenchi Municipal Office of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), remarked that corruption is not confined to public officials. He pointed out that individuals in the informal sector also partake in corrupt activities, such as avoiding payment of appropriate rents and taxes.
Mr. Sei also educated participants on the Domestic Violence Act, 2007, Act 732, which addresses various forms of abuse, including physical, emotional, verbal, economic, financial, and sexual abuses. He urged community members to report any abuses they encounter to CHRAJ and other relevant authorities, reinforcing that every citizen has the right to live free from oppression.
