The Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Prof Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang, has urged political parties across Africa to prioritize national cohesion over individual partisan victories during elections.
Speaking at the opening day of the African Political Parties Summit 2025 in Accra, the Vice President emphasized the need for cooperation and tolerance among political parties to advance peace, development, and progress on the continent.
“Our people deserve more than politics for politics’ sake; they deserve food security, decent jobs, functional schools, healthcare, infrastructure, security, and justice,” she noted.
Prof Opoku Agyemang stressed that political parties must rise above narrow interests and adopt a long-term vision by working together with their opponents.
Highlighting the significance of the ongoing summit, she urged political actors to embrace the African Political Parties Initiative as a platform for dialogue, capacity building, and sustained cooperation.
Acting on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Prof Opoku Agyemang officially opened the summit, which is expected to inspire a revolutionary mindset shift regarding African political leadership over the next three days.
Source: Ernest Arhinful
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