The dean of the UPSA Law School, Professor Ernest Kofi Abotsi, has expressed grave concerns about Ghana's widespread corruption, saying it has become ingrained in the country's political system, according to reports published by Modern Ghana on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Abotsi recently highlighted on social media that the nation is ensnared in what he calls a "corruption trap," where state capturers have mastered the art of embezzlement.

"Ghana is caught in a corruption trap & state capturers have mastered the game," Prof. Abotsi wrote in his post on X, underscoring the pervasiveness of corruption in the nation.

He went into additional detail about the strategies employed by the ruling class, implying that private sector initiatives that eventually serve the interests of the few in power are frequently utilized to manipulate election funding.

"Finance leadership during elections, split the booty thru’ ostensible private sector projects, and you have Ghana in a chokehold forever," he complained.

As Ghana approaches the 2024 General Election, questions surrounding the candidates' commitment to tackling corruption remain.

Although every presidential candidate has promised to tackle the problem, specific strategies to fight corruption are yet unknown.

Using social media, Prof. Abotsi questioned the candidates about their particular plans to combat corruption and urged them to be open and honest about how they plan to deal with this pervasive problem.

Now that the Special Voting is over, all eyes will be on the December 7 general elections.

In the fight against corruption, the nation is waiting to see if any of the contenders can deliver on their pledges.