Ghana has sent a strong and unequivocal signal to the international community, reaffirming that its resolve to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing remains firm and irreversible.
Speaking at the opening of the on-site Mutual Evaluation of Ghana’s Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorist Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing (AML/CFT/CPF) regime in Accra, the Deputy Minister for Finance, Thomas Ampem Nyarko, declared that Ghana’s stance on financial crime is rooted not only in global obligations, but in national interest.
“Ghana’s commitment to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing is unwavering,” the Deputy Minister stated, underscoring that the fight against illicit financial flows is central to safeguarding the country’s economic stability, protecting its financial system, and preserving investor confidence.
He stressed that AML/CFT is no longer viewed as a narrow regulatory exercise confined to a few institutions, but as a shared national responsibility with far-reaching implications for economic security, governance, and Ghana’s credibility in the global financial system.
According to him, this firm commitment is reflected in sustained political will, strengthened inter-agency coordination, enhanced use of financial intelligence, and a sharper focus on real outcomes, including investigations, prosecutions, convictions, and asset recovery.
“It is a commitment rooted not only in international standards, but in our national interest and our responsibility to future generations,” he added.
Hon. Nyarko further noted that while challenges remain and risks continue to evolve, Ghana has built a credible and responsive framework capable of adapting to emerging threats. He described the Mutual Evaluation not as an exercise to be feared, but as a constructive partnership aimed at strengthening effectiveness and aligning more closely with international best practices.
As evaluators engage Ghana’s institutions in the days ahead, the Deputy Minister assured that they would encounter systems that are transparent, institutions that are prepared, and a country determined to deepen reforms and sustain momentum in the fight against financial crime.
The message from Ghana, he said, is clear: the country’s commitment to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing is firm, enduring, and non-negotiable.
