According to Global InfoAnalytics survey data, the police and immigration services, together with the judiciary, stand as the three most corrupt institutions in Ghana.
A study conducted by “Global InfoAnalytics” confirmed that Ghana’s Police Service, Immigration Service and Judiciary emerged as the most corrupt institutions in the country based on public perception.
The results which match public sentiment, demonstrate growing skepticism about vital organizations that are essential for law enforcement and justice administration in Ghana.
The Ghana Police Service maintained the highest position among corrupt institutions based on the reported corruption score of 6.43 by survey respondents.
The high public assessment of police integrity confirms that citizens have been continuously suspicious about law enforcement integrity.
To that effect, the police force has faced numerous allegations of bribery, abuse of power and misconduct throughout the years,, which steadily damaged its reputation and worsened public trust.
The Ghana Immigration Service came after the police force with a corruption score of 5.86. The evaluation shows that the public considers corruption within the Immigration Service to be a major concern.
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In effect, the public lacks faith in immigration officers to execute fair and unbiased duties because these officials at the country’s immigration law enforcement face ongoing allegations of bribery and other misconduct.
Moreover, public opinion ranked the judiciary at position three out of four with a score of 5.78, indicating doubts about Ghana’s judicial system impartiality. Judges together with court officials sometimes receive bribes which undermine the integrity of legal proceedings and court system.
As a matter of fact, public concerns about judicial corruption are alarming because the judiciary maintains an essential position to protect both justice and the rule of law in Ghana.
The study findings have generated community dialogue about necessary immediate reforms of these institutions. The experts predict that legitimate institutions will face a serious decline in effectiveness if serious reforms against corruption do not take place.
In fact, a lack of public confidence in legal enforcement agencies together with judicial bodies creates significant obstacles for democratic values and good governance in the nation.
Anti-corruption activists together with civil society organizations demand implementation of higher transparency and accountability within the police and immigration and judicial systems for institutional reform.
As it stands now, the citizens of Ghana await to see what timeframe these crucial institutions need to carry out reforms in order to restore trust among the population.
