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. He highlighted peaceful transfers of power, stronger democratic institutions, a vibrant media landscape, and growing citizen engagement as achievements that must be protected and sustained.
President Mahama stressed that the true measure of democracy goes beyond elections, noting that it 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.
He further called for a renewed approach to Africa’s development agenda, emphasizing 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 said the country must build a more resilient and self‑sustaining model.
The President explained that this vision continues to inform his administration’s reforms and programmes, including prudent economic management, enhanced revenue mobilisation, economic diversification, export promotion, and strategic investment attraction.
Commending civil society organisations for their longstanding contributions to Ghana’s democratic progress, President Mahama described 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 constructive civic engagement and reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration in advancing national development.
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