According to Nana Ohene Ntow, Director of Elections Planning and Coordination for the Movement for Change, the main barrier to national advancement is the absence of integrity in administration.

Mr. Ntow recently discussed the crucial part that a lack of honesty among public officials and political leaders plays in the country's governance crisis in an appearance on Thursday's *JoyNews AM Show*.

He maintained that if individuals in authority showed more integrity and accountability, things could drastically improve even within the current political system.

"I don't think the situation would be even this bad even if we retain the system we are operating now, and people in public systems and structures serve the public with a level of integrity," Mr. Ntow said, highlighting the significance of moral leadership.

Mr. Ntow emphasised that while future improvements are necessary, making sure that leaders are truly dedicated to ethics should be the top focus right now. "Anyone who takes on the role of president must build a government of integrity even before we consider altering the composition of our governing structures, including political parties and their representation in parliament. I think this would produce better outcomes. We may next handle significant structural and constitutional changes with that base," he said.

Mr. Ntow also asked the audience a relevant question: are we prepared to hold people who enter the government accountable for their integrity? He reflected on the role society plays in promoting ethical governance when he said, "We need to examine our society and systems and question whether those who enter government, under the demands of law and integrity, are prepared to uphold them." Notwithstanding the difficulties, Mr. Ntow was hopeful that if honesty is given priority, advancements can be made even in the existing political structure.

He urged integrity to be at the forefront of attempts to address the nation's governance concerns, concluding, "I think we can evaluate our current political system and structure and still make meaningful improvements."