Preamble

We, as citizens of Ghana, recognizing the enduring social contract between the government and the people as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana, affirm our natural and inalienable right to secure for ourselves and posterity the blessings of liberty, equality of opportunity, and prosperity. In this spirit, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of justice, equity, and mutual respect through transformative governance in Ghana.

United by our common desire for a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future, we declare our expectations for transformative governance in Ghana. This declaration is the result of extensive consultation and engagement with key segments of Ghanaian society, including the private sector, civil society, the informal sector, academia, and public institutions, reflecting their unique challenges and opportunities.

We assert that our process involved rigorous analysis of Ghana’s experiences during the fourth republic, learning from past successes and shortcomings. Culminating at the Citizens’ Convention held on June 18- 19, 2024, representatives from major sectors of society gathered to distill the most pressing issues for Ghana’s transformation, crystallizing our collective vision and aspirations for the future we want. This declaration outlines our expectations to guide governance in Ghana as we approach our 100th year of independence in 2057.

Our commitement

Together, we commit to strong national values of patriotism, hard work, service, integrity, and loyalty that are critical for building the future we want. We also commit to work collaboratively as citizens to achieve transformative governance that reflects the will and aspirations of the Ghanaian people.

Recognizing the need to stay true to the elements of this declaration, we further commit to hold the government accountable to this declaration through an accountability mechanism that reflects the milestones for our aspirations over time.