Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has announced the creation of the National Vultures Award, an initiative aimed at exposing and shaming corrupt officials in Ghana.
The announcement was made before Parliament was adjourned indefinitely, marking a significant step in the fight against corruption.
Speaker Bagbin emphasized the importance of ethical governance, unveiling plans for a dual initiative that includes the National Integrity Award.
“This award will celebrate individuals who exemplify exceptional ethical conduct and transparency. However, the initiative also takes a hard stance against corruption by introducing the Vultures Award, which will be bestowed upon those deemed to have the lowest levels of integrity”.
He emphasized that, “by this initiative, we aim to inspire a national movement where integrity is not only expected but desired and rewarded. We would organize an award for men and women of integrity,”
Bagbin further mentioned that, apart from the National Integrity Award that will be awarded to men and women of integrity, there will also be what is termed a Vulture Award, which will be bestowed upon men and women with the lowest levels of integrity in the country.
Describing the programme as a “transformative initiative,” Bagbin underscored the importance of holding corrupt individuals accountable to foster a culture of transparency and good governance in Ghana.
