As Ghana joins the rest of the African continent to mark the 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day, the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC) has extended its anti-corruption campaign to two basic schools in the Kumasi Metropolis.

Led by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly Local Accountability Network (KMA LANet), two teams visited the St. Louis Demonstration School and the State Experimental School simultaneously to engage pupils on the detrimental impact of corruption on national development.

The initiative aimed to instill anti-corruption values in young minds, with the long-term goal of nurturing a future generation of principled and incorruptible citizens.

African Anti-Corruption Day is commemorated annually to raise awareness about the pervasive issue of corruption and its far-reaching effects on the continent.

It also promotes the implementation of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) and fosters a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency across Africa.

This year’s theme is “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.”

At the St. Louis Demonstration School, the team, led by Ms. Faustina Prempeh, educated pupils on whistleblowing and the critical role young people can play in combating corruption.

They were introduced to various forms of corruption and their consequences on national resources and development, with a strong emphasis on ethics, integrity, and civic responsibility.

Ms. Prempeh urged the pupils to refrain from corrupt practices both in school and at home, cautioning that such actions could have grave consequences for themselves, their families, communities, and the nation.

She specifically advised against examination malpractice, describing it as another form of corruption, and encouraged students to report anyone involved in the act.

At the State Experimental School, where the team was led by Madam Aba Oppong, pupils were reminded that corruption hinders development and poses a threat to their future.

She encouraged them to contribute to the fight against corruption in their own small ways as future leaders who would one day play key roles in the country’s development.