The 2024 Ibrahim Index of African Governance has revealed a troubling decline in Ghana's efforts to combat human trafficking between 2018 and 2023.

Once recognized as a regional leader in the fight against trafficking, the country has seen a worrying reversal of progress.

While significant strides were made from 2013 to 2018, recent reports suggest a disturbing resurgence in trafficking activities, undoing much of the progress previously achieved.

From 2014 to 2018, Ghana consistently maintained a solid anti-trafficking rating of 68.8 out of 100.

However, from 2019 to 2023, the country witnessed a sharp decline, with 2022 and 2023 reaching the lowest rating of 31.3 out of 100.

In response, the Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has prioritized strengthening anti-trafficking efforts, including providing advanced training for 60 law enforcement agencies to enhance their capacity to tackle trafficking, child labour, irregular migration, and exploitation.

While Ghana had previously made commendable progress, the recent rise in trafficking cases signals a need for renewed and intensified efforts to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further exploitation.