Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for a broader perspective on corruption, stating that it should not be limited to politicians but viewed as a societal issue.
Speaking at the 5th Annual Constitution Day Lecture monitored by MyNewsGH, he questioned the common narrative that corruption is solely a problem within the political class.
“Do we often narrow the issue of corruption and limit it to the political class, or perhaps we have to broaden it and look at it as part of the general life of all of us as a people?” he asked.
Afenyo-Markin highlighted how corruption allegations often arise based on personal interests, rather than genuine concerns about governance.
“Those who don’t get their contracts through are the ones who complain of corruption, but those who get theirs through go to church in white-white and thank God,” he noted.
He also argued that politicians are often unfairly labeled as corrupt, when, in reality, many struggle financially after leaving office.
“Many politicians, contrary to the view that they are so corrupt, are very poor, especially legislators. You can see them after office, and you would wonder,” he remarked.
Afenyo-Markin urged Ghanaians to be fair in their assessment of corruption and recognize that the issue extends beyond politics.
“We can act collectively and be very fair to the issues,” he stated, calling for a national conversation on how corruption manifests across all sectors of society.
