Mahama Calls for Deeper Democracy and Homegrown Development Model
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 start of the Fourth Republic.
He highlighted the country’s record of 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 said the true measure of democracy goes beyond elections.
It is reflected, he noted, 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.
He stressed 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 emphasised the need to build a more resilient and self-sustaining development model.
He said 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.
He described them as key advocates for human rights, transparency, accountability, and inclusive development, and noted that many of Ghana’s democratic gains have been achieved through constructive engagement with civic actors.
He reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration in advancing national development.
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