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President John Dramani Mahama has called on African Leaders to back their democratic and governance commitments with concrete action, warning that citizens—especially the youth—are growing weary of unfulfilled promises.
Speaking at the 13th High-Level Dialogue on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance in Africa on Tuesday, July 29, Mr. Mahama stressed the need for transformative leadership and inclusive development across the continent.
Held under the theme “Justice, Right, Reparation, and State Building,” the dialogue convened key stakeholders to address Africa’s persistent structural and governance issues.
He emphasised the urgency of responding to the aspirations of Africa’s growing youth population.
Mahama highlighted the relevance of the dialogue’s theme and reaffirmed a shared responsibility to address the deep-rooted challenges hindering Africa’s progress. He noted that the forum reflects a collective commitment to advance democracy, protect human rights, strengthen institutions, and ensure peace and security.
He urged participating leaders and institutions to move beyond words and implement meaningful reforms.
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He added that we must protect the right to protest, freedom of speech, and press freedom. True and lasting peace can only exist when justice prevails
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President Mahama further urges integration of political and civic education into school curricula to tackle disengagement and build trust in governance.
There is a need to prioritize political education as a pillar of state building. Widespread civic disengagement is not simply a matter of apathy.
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