The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has equipped 30 journalists from across Ghana with critical skills in investigative journalism and anti-corruption reporting. The training, held from September 23 to 25, 2025, at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra, marked the first module of a three-part capacity-building programme under MFWA’s flagship initiative: “Countering Corruption through Accountability Journalism and Improved Freedom of Expression Environment in Ghana.”
Future sessions will delve into the Right to Information (RTI) law, data journalism, and fact-checking.
Facilitated by seasoned experts, the training provided participants with a comprehensive understanding of Ghana’s anti-corruption legal and institutional systems. Michael Boadi, Fundraising Manager at Transparency International Ghana, offered detailed insights into the national anti-corruption framework, while William Nyarko, Technical Advisor at Corruption Watch Ghana, led participants through the investigative reporting process—covering areas such as data sourcing, hypothesis development, whistleblower protection, and ethical reporting practices.
Seth J. Bokpe of The Fourth Estate addressed the psychological toll of investigative journalism, encouraging participants to cultivate resilience amidst threats, intimidation, and the high-pressure nature of corruption reporting.
In her opening remarks, Rosemond Ebi-Adwo Aryeetey, Senior Manager for MFWA’s Media for Democracy and Good Governance programme, noted that the training was designed to strengthen the capacity of journalists to expose corruption and hold public officials to account.
Kweku Lartey Obeng, Component Manager at GIZ Ghana, emphasized the importance of impactful journalism:
“We expect to see stories that drive change. That’s why we partnered with MFWA—an organization with a solid track record, including training over 300 journalists, launching Fact-Check Ghana, and consistently promoting accountability through fearless reporting.”
The programme is organized by MFWA in collaboration with the German Development Cooperation (GIZ) under the Participation, Accountability, Integrity for a Resilient Democracy (PAIReD) initiative. It is co-financed by the European Union (EU) and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), and implemented by GIZ.
Through the training, journalists were equipped with practical tools to investigate corruption, trace financial irregularities, and promote transparency in governance.
