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A new report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed alarming levels of bribery in the country’s public sector, with 18.4% of Ghanaians who interacted with public officials in 2024 admitting to paying bribes—primarily in cash—to access essential services.
The findings are contained in the GSS’s “Governance Series Wave 1 Report”, which paints a stark picture of systemic corruption and growing public disillusionment with governance processes in Ghana.
According to the report, 70% of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with current governance structures, asserting that they provide little or no room for citizen influence in decision-making.
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The data shows that men are significantly more likely to pay bribes, accounting for 68.3% of cases, compared to 31.7% among women. Urban dwellers are also more prone to engage in bribery, representing 64.3% of reported cases, while rural residents accounted for 35.7%.
Notably, persons with disabilities also reported a high incidence of bribery. Of the respondents living with disabilities, 21.1% had paid bribes—with the highest incidence among those with physical impairments (40.1%) and visual impairments (32.5%).
The Greater Accra Region topped the list with the highest reported bribery rate at 22.0%, followed by the Ashanti Region at 18.1%. On the other end of the spectrum, the Savannah (1.0%) and North East (1.1%) regions reported the lowest levels of bribery, according to the GSS.
Head of Social Statistics at the GSS, Omar Seidu, said the findings call for immediate institutional reform and more aggressive anti-corruption policies.
“The data points to a worrying disconnect between citizens and the institutions meant to serve them,” Seidu stated. “Reducing corruption is not just a legal obligation—it’s a social imperative.”
He added that tackling corruption is essential to restoring faith in public institutions and ensuring equitable access to government services.
The report provides vital data for policymakers, civil society organisations, and advocacy groups, highlighting the urgent need for greater transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement.
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