Ghana's parliament plans to create legislation allowing officials to investigate people whose spending exceeds their known income sources. Kennedy Osei Nyarko, who represents Akim Swedru, said the proposed law would help reduce corruption and hold citizens accountable for suspicious wealth accumulation.
The country lacks statutes requiring lifestyle reviews of government workers or private individuals who display assets they cannot explain. Speaker Alban Bagbin told members the drafting process will begin soon while the Special Prosecutor's office continues related talks.
Osei Nyarko warned that prosecutors will struggle to convict defendants accused of holding unexplained riches until lawmakers approve the measure. He said courts need clear legal authority to rule against people who acquire money through questionable means.
The lawmaker shared his comments through social media on Friday, October 24. He said the bill targets both public servants and civilians suspected of obtaining wealth without legitimate earnings to support their lifestyle.
The country lacks statutes requiring lifestyle reviews of government workers or private individuals who display assets they cannot explain. Speaker Alban Bagbin told members the drafting process will begin soon while the Special Prosecutor's office continues related talks.
Osei Nyarko warned that prosecutors will struggle to convict defendants accused of holding unexplained riches until lawmakers approve the measure. He said courts need clear legal authority to rule against people who acquire money through questionable means.
The lawmaker shared his comments through social media on Friday, October 24. He said the bill targets both public servants and civilians suspected of obtaining wealth without legitimate earnings to support their lifestyle.
