The Chairman of the Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Kwabena Nyamekye, has called for the introduction of mandatory anti-corruption and ethics education across all levels of Ghana’s education system as part of efforts to tackle the country’s corruption challenges.
Speaking at the 2026 National Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer Service at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, July 1, he said the fight against corruption must begin in the classroom by instilling values of integrity, honesty and accountability in young people.
Apostle Nyamekye argued that Ghana’s development challenges require a deliberate educational approach that shapes ethical behaviour from an early age, rather than relying solely on enforcement measures in adulthood.
He proposed that ethics education be integrated into the national curriculum from the basic level through to tertiary institutions, describing it as a long-term investment in national development.
According to him, all university students, regardless of their field of study, should be required to take a compulsory course in Ethics and National Development.
“If corruption is the problem, let us start dealing with it from the primary schools so that when somebody gets to the university, Ethics and National Development becomes a complete course,” he said, adding that every professional, including doctors and lawyers, should undergo such training.
He further stressed that sustained ethical education would help shape responsible citizens, reduce corruption, and strengthen transparency and accountability in public life.
Apostle Nyamekye also emphasized that moral renewal must complement spiritual growth, noting that character formation and values-based education are essential for national transformation.
He concluded that Ghana’s progress depends on ethical leadership and a collective commitment to raising a generation grounded in integrity and service.
