Corruption in the wake of high religiosity in Ghana: Questioning the possibility

Abstract

Statistically, 71.2% of Ghanaians profess Christianity, 17.6% profess Islam, and 5.2% are African Traditional adherents. Given the statistical index above, one expects to see corrupt free practices in the country. Yet, the opposite case exists. Using the descriptive research design of qualitative study, this paper explores some of the possibilities that have accounted for the wake of corruption in Ghana in spite of high religiosity, numerous Christian churches and religious institutions in the country. The paper argues that many churches in Ghana focus on prosperity and wealth of their members which could lead to corruption; poverty abounds, and there exists a moral failure that pertains to the consciousness and conscience of majority of Ghanaians on corrupt practices. In that regard, this paper recommends that every religious and non-religious Ghanaian should eschew from corrupt practices and be advocates for zero tolerance of corruption