Ghana Anti-Corruption Chief Calls on Telecoms to Bolster Integrity Systems

Madam Linda Ofori-Kwafo, board chair of Ghana's Office of the Special Prosecutor, used the opening of the 2026 Convenor Conference to urge the country's telecommunications firms to tighten internal integrity mechanisms. She said the sector's handling of personal data, private communications and mobile‑money transactions places it in a "particularly sensitive position" where any lapse could erode customer confidence and damage corporate reputation.

Key areas of risk

Ofori‑Kwafo identified procurement, licensing, spectrum allocation, supplier relationships, mobile‑money operations and customer‑data management as points where integrity breaches are most likely. She emphasized that integrity must move beyond policy statements to everyday business decisions, leadership practices and interactions with regulators, suppliers and customers.

“Move from awareness to implementation, through systems, skills and collective support,” she urged.

The anti‑corruption veteran warned that waiting for misconduct before acting leaves companies vulnerable. She cited the United Nations Convention Against Corruption, OECD guidelines and Transparency International’s business integrity principles as useful frameworks for building accountability.

Ofori‑Kwafo concluded that firms that embed integrity into their operations are better positioned to sustain relationships, protect reputations and deliver reliable services. The Office of the Special Prosecutor did not announce any immediate regulatory actions, but indicated that monitoring of sector compliance will continue.