Superintendent George Kwakye, the Wenchi District Police Commander in the Bono Region, has called on Ghanaian youth to actively leverage the Whistleblower Act as a civic duty to support the nationwide fight against corruption. Speaking at an educational campaign on corruption in Wenchi, organised by the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE) with support from GIZ and the European Union, he encouraged the youth to report the alleged misconduct and corrupt practices of public officials, stressing that Act 720 offers strong protection to informants against victimisation or retaliation.
According to Supt. Kwakye, the Whistleblower Act is a vital tool designed to encourage citizens to expose wrongdoing, unethical practices, and misconduct detrimental to national development. He urged the youth to uphold integrity and justice in the public space by reporting corruption cases, citing biblical references such as James 4:17 and Ephesians 5:11 to emphasise the moral responsibility of exposing corruption.
He explained that the two-year NCCE project, titled “Civic Engagement on the Rule of Law and the Fight Against Corruption”, is aimed at equipping young people with practical knowledge of civic rights, the rule of law, and legal frameworks to strengthen transparency and accountability. Supt. Kwakye further stressed that the Act not only safeguards public resources but also builds trust in institutions by encouraging civic participation and protecting whistleblowers.
However, he expressed concern that fear of victimisation continues to discourage many from reporting misconduct, calling for intensified public education to boost confidence in the Act’s protection mechanisms. He reiterated that the fight against corruption required collective responsibility, with the youth playing a pivotal role in shaping a culture of accountability in Ghana.
