President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s dedication to transparency and good governance, declaring the country’s readiness to undergo a comprehensive peer review under the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM).
Speaking after swearing in members of the newly constituted National African Peer Review Mechanism Governing Council (NAPRM-GC), the President described the APRM as a vital instrument for assessing governance reforms and guiding future interventions.
“We are ready to participate fully and to lead this process,” President Mahama stated, highlighting that Ghana’s second-generation review will take place next week on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The Governing Council, chaired by Ladyship Professor Akua Kuenyehia, is tasked with steering the review process. In her remarks, Professor Kuenyehia expressed gratitude to the President and pledged the Council’s commitment to uphold transparency and safeguard the independence of governance institutions.
Other members of the Council include:
- Dr. Joseph Whittal, Chairman of the National Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ)
- Mr. Joseph Obeng
- Mr. David Ofosu-Dorte
- Mrs. Cornelia Amoah
The swearing-in marks a significant step in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to strengthen democratic accountability and ensure that governance reforms are not only implemented but also rigorously evaluated.
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