The European Union has urged Ghanaians to actively exercise their democratic rights by holding leaders accountable as a key safeguard for sustaining the country’s economic stability and long-term development.
Speaking at a career service programme at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, the EU Ambassador to Ghana, H.E. Rune Skinnebach, stressed that while Ghana has recorded notable progress in economic management, governance, and democratic practice, sustaining these gains depends significantly on continuous civic engagement and accountability.
He noted that although Ghana’s macroeconomic outlook remains relatively strong, supported in part by favourable commodity prices and ongoing structural reforms, these gains could be undermined if fiscal discipline weakens, particularly in politically sensitive periods such as elections. He therefore underscored the importance of maintaining responsible economic management to preserve investor confidence and stability.
The ambassador further observed that Ghana remains a “peaceful and stable island in very unruly waters” within the West African sub-region, but cautioned that external risks, including instability in the Sahel and neighbouring states, continue to pose security challenges that could affect national development.
In light of this, he emphasized that citizens play a critical role in safeguarding democratic and economic progress. He encouraged Ghanaians to make full use of their democratic rights to hold leaders accountable, insisting that sustained public oversight is essential to ensuring transparency, strengthening institutions, and maintaining long-term policy consistency needed for economic predictability and investor trust.
