Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has highlighted the country’s expanding leadership in the global fight against corruption at the United Nations’ largest anti-corruption summit in Doha.
Addressing the 11th Conference of States Parties (CoSP 11) to the UN Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), Bagbin said Ghana’s approach is anchored in strong political leadership, preventive reforms, asset recovery and resilient institutions. He underscored the need for deeper international cooperation to tackle increasingly complex and cross-border corruption networks.
A key highlight of Ghana’s participation was its role in securing the first-ever UNCAC resolution on transparency in political party financing and election campaigns. Working alongside Norway, Albania and Mongolia, Ghana led negotiations on the landmark resolution, which affirms citizens’ right to know who funds political parties and electoral activities.
Bagbin described the resolution as a significant step toward strengthening democratic accountability, noting that opaque political financing undermines public trust and weakens governance systems worldwide.
The conference, held under the theme “Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity,” brought together governments, international organisations and civil society actors to assess progress and chart new strategies against corruption.
It concluded with the adoption of the Doha Declaration 2025, which reinforces global commitments to transparency, accountability and integrity in democratic governance.
Ghana’s contributions, Bagbin said, reflect its determination to align national anti-corruption reforms with international best practice while helping to shape global norms that promote open and accountable political systems.