By Sarah Baafi
Ghana has officially presented its legacy governance report for review by the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), underscoring President John Mahama’s commitment to transparency and good governance.
The presentation was made on behalf of President Mahama at the high-level APRM Forum on South-South and Triangular Cooperation held in Freetown, Sierra Leone. The report was received by President Dr. Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who made the announcement, emphasized the President’s determination to subject every aspect of his government to external scrutiny.
He stated, “President Mahama has absolutely nothing to hide.” He further highlighted that Ghana under President Mahama is focused on ushering in a new era of governance anchored on “genuine constitutional review, transparency, accountability, combatting corruption, strict code of conduct for all appointees, respect for citizens, and the utilization of resources to benefit all Ghanaians and not a select few.”
Ablakwa added, “Under President Mahama, Ghana is committed to becoming the gold standard for good governance.”
The APRM, a voluntary African Union instrument, facilitates peer review of governance among member states to promote political stability, economic growth, and sustainable development through transparency and accountability.
This submission marks a significant step in Ghana’s ongoing efforts to improve governance and align with continental standards of democratic and economic governance.
