The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) has revealed that the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service remains the public institution where citizens are most likely to report paying bribes, although the incidence declined in 2025.

According to the latest governance data from the GSS, more than half of people who interacted with the MTTD reported making unofficial payments. However, the figure declined from 61% in 2024 to 53.7% in 2025.

Speaking at a Governance Series event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Government Statistician Dr Alhassan Iddrisu said the decline shows some improvement, but more efforts are needed to address bribery risks in public institutions.

“I must say that the police remain top of the list. Over half of those dealing with the Motor Traffic and Transport Department still reported giving a gift. But even there, the numbers moved in the right direction, as the share reduced from 61% in 2024 to 53.7% in 2025,” he said.

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He said all major public institutions identified in previous surveys as having high levels of reported bribery recorded improvements in the latest data.

“When we did Wave Two, we listed the 20 institutions where individuals reported paying bribes the most. What we observed in Wave Three is that most of these institutions actually saw progress because the incidence of bribery reduced in each of them,” he said.

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He explained that bribery remains concentrated in a few key public institutions, suggesting that targeted reforms could help improve efficiency and public confidence in government services.

The Government Statistician added that sustained reforms in high-risk institutions will be important in reducing corruption and improving Ghana’s governance environment.

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