The University of Ghana Anti-Corruption Committee

The Anti-Corruption Committee is a central pillar in the University of Ghana's commitment to fostering an environment of integrity, transparency, and accountability. Established under the University’s Anti-Corruption Policy (2020), the Committee is tasked with implementing the mandates of the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP), ensuring the University remains a high-integrity institution.

Our Mandate

The primary role of the Committee is to oversee the implementation of the Anti-Corruption Policy and manage issues related to corruption within the University community. Key responsibilities include:

• Education and Awareness: Planning and implementing training programs to conscientise students and staff on the effects of corruption and promoting compliance through educational materials.
• Policy Dissemination: Ensuring the Anti-Corruption Policy is widely distributed and understood across all levels of the University.
• Investigative Oversight: Conducting formal investigative hearings into specific complaints of corruption and submitting findings and disciplinary recommendations to the Vice-Chancellor.
• National Compliance: Overseeing the University’s general and specific roles as outlined by the NACAP Monitoring and Evaluation Committee (MONICOM) and ensuring timely reporting to national authorities.

Committee Composition

To ensure fairness, expertise, and balanced perspectives, the Committee is composed of five members with a commitment to gender parity. The membership includes:

• Chairperson: A person with significant experience in corruption-related cases, typically a retired Justice or a qualified lawyer.
• Senior University Members: Two individuals of high moral integrity, including at least one woman.
• External Representatives: One representative each from the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) and the Ghana Anti-Corruption Coalition (GACC).

Members serve a term of two years, which may be renewed only once. Every member is selected based on their good moral standing, high credibility, candour, and reputation.

The Secretariat

The administrative and operational functions of the Committee are managed by the Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat. Based within the Legal Affairs Directorate, the Secretariat is responsible for:

• Organising meetings and investigative hearings.
• Maintaining records, minutes, and decisions of the Committee.
• Liaising with CHRAJ for policy implementation.
• Preparing quarterly reports for the Vice-Chancellor and University Council.

Reporting and Investigations

The Committee serves as the formal intake point for reports of corruption. All members of the University community; including students, staff, and third-party agents, have a duty to report acts of corruption.

When a report is filed, the Committee:

1. Protects the Complainant: Measures are taken to ensure whistleblowers are shielded from victimisation or discrimination.
2. Upholds Due Process: Respondents are presumed innocent until a final finding of culpability is made, and both parties have the right to legal representation.
3. Conducts Thorough Investigations: All credible reports are investigated, with the Committee having the power to cooperate with national law enforcement if the offence breaches state laws.

By maintaining these rigorous standards, the Anti-Corruption Committee ensures that the University of Ghana remains a leader in ethical institutional governance.

For more information, kindly contact:

Secretariat of the University of Ghana Anti-Corruption Committee
Legal Affairs Directorate 
P. O. Box LG 25

Email: anti-corruption@ug.edu.gh 

Telephone: +233 20 172 5457 / Intercom Ext: 2394 /2396

View UG Anti-Corruption Policy 

Anti‑Corruption Complaint Request Form