President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the need to deepen democratic governance, strengthen citizen participation, and build a development model anchored on Ghana’s own capacities and institutions.
Speaking at the 4th Annual Convening of the Ghana Civil Society Forum, the President reflected on Ghana’s democratic journey since the birth of the Fourth Republic, highlighting the country’s peaceful transfers of power, stronger democratic institutions, vibrant media landscape, and growing citizen engagement as achievements that must be protected and sustained.
President Mahama noted that the true measure of democracy goes beyond elections and is reflected in whether citizens feel heard, institutions remain accountable, public policies respond to the needs of ordinary people, and development reaches every community across the country.
The President also called for a renewed approach to Africa’s development agenda, stressing the importance of prioritising domestic capacity, innovation, enterprise, and national ownership in financing and driving development. While reaffirming Ghana’s appreciation for the support of development partners, he emphasized the need to build a more resilient and self-sustaining development model.
He stated that this vision continues to inform his administration’s reforms and programmes, including efforts aimed at prudent economic management, enhanced revenue mobilisation, economic diversification, export promotion, and strategic investment attraction.
President Mahama further commended civil society organisations for their longstanding contributions to Ghana’s democratic progress, describing them as key advocates for human rights, transparency, accountability, and inclusive development. He noted that many of Ghana’s democratic gains have been achieved through the constructive engagement of civic actors and reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration in advancing national development.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
