The Bright Future Alliance (TBFA) has called for stronger accountability mechanisms across public and corporate institutions, stressing the need for improved governance systems to support sustainable national development. The youth-led civil society organisation made the call during the second edition of the African Governance and Anti-Corruption Summit held at the British Council in Accra on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Held under the theme, “Corporate Institutions and Public Agencies as Pillars of Accountability: Strengthening Governance Systems for Sustainable National Growth,” the summit brought together policymakers, governance practitioners, anti-corruption advocates, corporate leaders, students, civil society organisations and media professionals to discuss practical approaches to strengthening accountability.
Delivering the opening address, Executive Director of The Bright Future Alliance, Bright Ofori, said corruption remains one of Africa’s biggest barriers to development, affecting public trust, investment and institutional effectiveness. He said addressing corruption requires a collective effort involving government, businesses, civil society, academia, the media and citizens. Mr Ofori also argued that anti-corruption discussions should not focus only on public institutions, but must also examine corporate governance, ethical business practices and compliance within the private sector.
He encouraged young people to view integrity as a civic responsibility and an important contribution to nation-building. Role of internal audits in accountability Deputy Director of the Internal Audit Agency, Bismark Aborbi Ayitey, highlighted the importance of effective internal audit systems in protecting public resources and improving institutional governance. He explained that strong internal controls help prevent financial mismanagement and reduce opportunities for corruption.
Mr Ayitey urged institutions to see internal auditing as a strategic governance tool rather than simply a mechanism for identifying wrongdoing. He also emphasised the need for ethical leadership, arguing that governance frameworks can only succeed when leaders demonstrate integrity and commitment to their responsibilities. Parliament’s role in financial oversight Vice Chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee and Member of Parliament for Mpraeso, Davis Ansah Opoku, highlighted Pa…
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