Presidency Launches Government Accountability Series to Enhance Transparency
By Top Knowledge TV Accra, 13 July 2025 – The Presidency Communications Office today unveiled the Government Accountability Series, a new initiative designed to strengthen transparency by enabling ministers to provide regular updates on their work and performance.
Presidency Launches Government Accountability Series to Enhance Transparency
By Top Knowledge TV
Accra, 13 July 2025 – The Presidency Communications Office today unveiled the Government Accountability Series, a new initiative designed to strengthen transparency by enabling ministers to provide regular updates on their work and performance.
Beginning Monday, 14 July, the program will be broadcast live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11 a.m., featuring a rotating roster of sector ministers who will present mid‑year assessments of their portfolios over the preceding six months
Interior Minister Muntaka Mohammed‑Mubarak Presidency Spokesperson Felix Kwakye‑Ofosu emphasized that this transparent platform is intended to foster robust dialogue and reinforce the administration’s dedication to
???? Why It Matters
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Strengthening Citizen Oversight: Regular briefings offer voters tangible metrics of performance and a direct view into policy implementation.
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Institutionalizing Accountability: Following past measures like Ministerial Press Briefings and national town halls, this initiative formalizes transparency with a weekly schedule
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Cultivating Trust: Live, scheduled updates help build credibility by reducing opacity and speculation around government work.
????️ How It Will Work
| Day | Time | Minister | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 11 a.m. | Interior | Security, immigration, public safety |
| Wednesday | 11 a.m. | Other sectors (rotating) | Portfolio-specific mid-year report |
| Friday | 11 a.m. | Other sectors (rotating) | Portfolio-specific mid-year report |
???? Context and Outlook
Ghana has over recent years increasingly embraced accountability platforms—from the 2020 National Rhe Government Accountability Series expands on these tools by offering real-time engagement and scheduled ministerial updates.
This matches President Mahama’s broader governance agenda—establishing a Governance Advisory Council and National Anti-Corruption Strategy to bolster oversight
BOTTOM LINE:
The Government Accountability Series is a promising step toward embedding accountability in daily governance. By committing to transparency through scheduled and open ministerial briefings, the Presidency is fostering an environment where citizens are informed, ministers are held to account, and public trust has space to grow.
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