The African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption (AUABC) will conduct a week-long review mission in Ghana from 1st to 6th June 2025 to assess the country’s compliance with continental anti-corruption standards.

The mission is part of the African Union’s efforts to ensure member states adhere to the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC).

Ghana, one of the first countries to adopt the convention, will undergo scrutiny on its anti-corruption laws, enforcement, and institutional effectiveness.

The Deputy Presidential Spokesperson, Shamima Muslim in a press briefing on Tuesday disclosed that the high-level AU delegation will arrive in Accra on Sunday, June 1, 2025 beginning a series of strategic engagements with key institutions driving Ghana’s anti-corruption efforts.

The review comes at a time when Ghana has implemented several governance reforms, including strengthening the Office of the Special Prosecutor and enhancing the capacity of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ).

According to her, the AU team’s schedule will include meetings with top government officials from the Office of the President, Ministry of Justice, and Attorney-General’s Department.

She noted that the team will also consult with law enforcement agencies including the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) and Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC), as well as parliamentary oversight committees.Â

Civil society organizations such as the Ghana Integrity Initiative and Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition will provide independent perspectives on the country’s progress.

A major highlight of the mission will be the High-Level National Anti-Corruption Conference on June 6 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

Under the theme “Revitalizing the Anti-Corruption Architecture in Africa: Ghana’s Accountability Journey,” the event will bring together AU officials, legal experts, policymakers, and development partners to discuss strategies for enhancing transparency across the continent.

The review mission represents a significant moment for Ghana’s governance agenda, offering an opportunity to showcase progress while identifying areas for improvement.

Government officials have welcomed the exercise as a chance to strengthen systems and share lessons with other African nations.

Development partners including UNDP and World Bank will participate in the discussions, reflecting the international community’s interest in Ghana’s anti-corruption framework.