Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh criticized Ghana’s outdated legal system for being ineffective against modern corruption during a public lecture. He called for urgent legal reforms and innovation in anti-corruption strategies, highlighting the inadequacies of existing laws and institutions. Prempeh noted the necessity for law evolution to keep pace with corruption’s changing landscape.
Professor Henry Kwasi Prempeh, Chairman of the Constitutional Review Committee, has raised concerns about Ghana’s outdated legal system in effectively battling modern corruption. During the 5th Constitution Day Public Lecture, he emphasized the need for significant legal reform to enhance anti-corruption measures, as the existing framework struggles to address the complexities of contemporary corruption.
Prof. Prempeh recognized that while the constitution includes some provisions suitable for anti-corruption initiatives, the overall legal infrastructure is antiquated. He argued that Ghana’s legal doctrines, which have not evolved in decades, render them inadequate for tackling the evolving nature of corruption today.
He stated, “There are some tools in the constitution even as we find it today. The constitution is not perfect, but it does have something in there that can be the basis of a credible fight against corruption.” Nonetheless, he called for legislative innovation to keep pace with corruption’s mutations.
Additionally, he remarked, “I think our legal institutions, including our legal doctrines, are way too archaic for the time. We must embrace a lot of legal innovation because corruption mutates day by day.” This comparison highlights the necessity for Ghana to develop laws that are as dynamic as the challenges faced in governance and corruption.
Prof. Prempeh’s insights underscore an urgent call for legal reforms in Ghana to enhance the effectiveness of anti-corruption strategies. By emphasizing the inadequacy of established laws, he advocates for a proactive approach to law-making that can adapt to modern challenges in corruption and governance.
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