H.E. Americo Ramos, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, praised Ghana as a model of democracy at the launch of the African Political Parties Initiative. He emphasized Ghana’s historic role in African liberation and urged unity among nations. The Initiative aims to strengthen political governance in Africa, culminating in a summit in July 2025. Key figures in governance participated, reinforcing the call for collaborative political engagement across the continent.
H.E. Americo Ramos, the Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, praised Ghana for its democratic achievements, especially during the December 2024 elections which reinstated President John Dramani Mahama. Speaking at the launch of the African Political Parties Initiative in Accra on March 7, 2025, he highlighted Ghana’s vital role in Africa’s struggle against colonialism and oppression. “The people of Ghana indeed proved to the entire world that their utmost resolve for a peaceful election and transition was in order to protect their very future. This is very commendable.”
Ramos urged African nations to unite and take inspiration from Ghana’s founding President, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah. He emphasized the importance of the African Political Parties Initiative by the Africa Governance Centre in identifying overlooked opportunities for transformation in Africa. The initiative aims to foster dialogue and create collaborative platforms among political entities across the continent.
The Prime Minister expressed optimism for the Initiative’s success, which aims to improve lives of Africans and pledged his support for the upcoming African Political Parties Summit in July. He encouraged other political parties to join this collaborative effort.
Dr. Nelson Oppong, Executive Director of the African Governance Centre, termed the initiative a culmination of efforts to enhance governance, economic change, and political collaboration in Africa. Meanwhile, Alejandro Moreno, President of COPPPAL, also commended the initiative for strengthening political inclusion and democracy.
The African Political Parties Initiative is a flagship program intended to improve governance and political systems throughout Africa. Alongside the main summit, additional activities including youth and women political forums, a political leadership academy, and more, will be part of this initiative. The launch serves as a precursor to the main summit scheduled for July.
The Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe, H.E. Americo Ramos, lauded Ghana’s democratic legacy during the launch of the African Political Parties Initiative. His remarks underlined Ghana’s crucial role in Africa’s political evolution and the importance of unity among African nations. The initiative aims to foster political cooperation and governance development across the continent, with an impending summit to further these goals. The call for involvement from more political parties signifies an inclusive approach to enhancing democracy in Africa.
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