Ghana's Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has emphasized the importance of sustaining public confidence in the government through quality decisions. Speaking at the 2026 NDC Social Democracy Lab Policy Colloquium, she noted that the government must ensure its decisions reflect the progress made since January 2025. The colloquium, themed "A Mid-Term Assessment of the NDC Government: Towards Political Consolidation," aims to assess the government's first 18 months in office.
The policy colloquium, which follows an earlier edition in 2021 and a series of policy dialogues held ahead of the 2024 general elections, seeks to provide a platform for stakeholders to review the administration's performance. The event also aims to map out sustainable strategies for real growth that can last beyond the present government. Vice President Opoku-Agyemang acknowledged that while progress has been made, there is still work to be done.
According to Vice President Opoku-Agyemang, the progress made so far must be recognized in perspective and serve as a guide to the government's work ahead. She cited improvements in inflation, the stability of the Cedi, and the overall economy. However, she emphasized that the government has not yet reached its destination and must continue to work towards its goals.
National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, also spoke at the colloquium, stressing the importance of maintaining key national policies beyond individual government tenures. He argued that consistency is essential to building investor confidence and supporting long-term projects. This sentiment was echoed by Chairman of the Council of State, Right Honourable Edward Doe Adjaho.
Chairman Adjaho emphasized that economic recovery must ultimately be measured by its impact on ordinary Ghanaians. He called for improvements in macroeconomic stability to translate into job creation, increased production, investment, reliable public services, and better living conditions. The discussions at the policy colloquium are expected to help stakeholders assess the government's progress and shape priorities for the next phase of its administration.
The 2026 Policy Colloquium brings together stakeholders in governance and the NDC as a political party to review the administration's first 18 months. The event provides a platform for stakeholders to identify outstanding challenges and map out strategies for addressing them. The government's commitment to sustaining public confidence through quality decisions is seen as crucial to its success.
The Vice President's emphasis on sustaining public confidence through quality decisions reflects the government's awareness of the need to maintain the trust of the Ghanaian people. The policy colloquium is a step towards ensuring that the government remains accountable and focused on delivering on its promises. The outcome of the discussions is expected to inform the government's future decisions and actions.
Key points
- The Ghanaian government must sustain public confidence through quality decisions.
- The government has made progress in areas such as inflation and economic stability.
- Stakeholders are calling for consistency in national policies to build investor confidence and support long-term projects.
