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Virgin Blogger Blog of Tuesday, 25 November 2025
Source: Christopher A. Ranson
The Bureau for Internal Affairs
(B.I.A.), described as an “independent anti-corruption body,” has announced a nationwide grassroots initiative to combat corruption and illegal mining.
A press statement issued by Mr T.O. Mills, Director in Charge of Intelligence Gathering at the B.I.A., said the initiative aimed to mobilise communities to provide first-hand intelligence on activities undermining Ghana’s economy.
The statement explained that the campaign would involve traditional authorities, religious leaders, students, workers and traders, creating a nationwide network of informants to report wrongdoing to the appropriate agencies.
“It is the responsibility of every Ghanaian to help fight against any act that undermines our national economy.
“We are answering H.E. the President’s call by empowering citizens to be the eyes and ears of the nation.
By working together at the community level, we can identify these economic saboteurs and ensure a prosperous future for Ghana,” the statement said.
The Bureau noted that public involvement was essential in tackling persistent challenges such as economic fraud, abuse of office and illegal mining, which continue to erode national resources and damage the environment.
It said the initiative sought to strengthen information flow from local communities to state authorities, ensuring swift action against offenders, and reiterated its commitment to supporting national efforts to safeguard the economy through citizen-driven intelligence gathering.
The B.I.A. is an “independent anti-corruption organisation” and intelligence centre for public concerns.
Its mission is to bridge the communication gap between the public and government on issues affecting the nation, including revenue fraud, abuse of office, bribery, corruption, illegal mining and security threats.
Collaboration with state institutions such as the Ministry of Finance, Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), National Investigation Bureau (N.I.B.), Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), Ghana Police Service and Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA) remains central to its operations.
