Speaker Bagbin calls on Ghanaians to uphold integrity

The Speaker of Parliament Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has called on Ghanaians to uphold integrity and support efforts to build transparent and accountable institutions.

He said this when he, on behalf of the President, John Dramani Mahama launched the National Integrity Awards Scheme.

The scheme is under the theme, “Promoting Integrity, Celebrating Ethical Leadership and Inspiring National Development.

According to Mr Speaker, the awards scheme is aimed at recognising individuals and institutions that demonstrate honesty, accountability and ethical leadership while promoting integrity as a key pillar of national development.

The National Integrity Awards Scheme seeks to inspire ethical conduct, strengthen public trust and celebrate those making outstanding contributions to good governance and national development.

"Ghanaians must uphold integrity and support efforts to build transparent and accountable institutions," he said.

Similarly, the Chief Justice, His Lordship Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie, who also spoke at the function, called on Ghanaians to make integrity a way of life, describing it as the foundation of justice, public trust and national development.

He noted that integrity is about choosing to do the right thing even when it comes at a personal cost, stressing that while individuals pay the price for integrity, the nation bears the cost of corruption.

He added that public trust in the Judiciary depends on integrity and urged Ghanaians to uphold honesty and accountability in all aspects of life.

Justice Baffoe-Bonnie welcomed the National Integrity Awards Scheme, saying it would encourage ethical leadership and inspire more people to choose integrity.

He also pledged the Judiciary’s support for efforts to strengthen accountability and public confidence in Ghana’s institutions.