GHANA AND NIGERIAN CORRUPTION: REALISTIC APPROACHES AND COOPERATION COMBAT IT! (2016-2018)

This article assesses the feasibility and potential cooperation in combating corruption, a shared challenge faced by two West African countries Ghana and Nigeria. It specifically examines Ghana’s and Nigeria’s political economy as a developing nation, critically analyses its history of corruption, and explores potential collaborative initiatives to address this issue. The selection of the specific time periods (2016-2018) for study was essential, as both administrations campaigned on anti-corruption platforms to secure electoral victory. During a similar time-frame, the heads of state implemented measures targeting individuals perceived as corrupt by previous administrations. They pledged to restore public confidence in the judicial system and recover assets allegedly obtained through corrupt practices. Their unified commitment to this cause was evident in their primary campaign themes, which revolved around anti-corruption efforts. Data collection and analysis for this article were conducted using indigenous research methodologies. The conclusions drawn shed light on the structural challenges stemming from colonial legacies and the imposition of foreign religious ideologies. These factors have hindered anti-corruption efforts in both nations