In a bid to champion post-election accountability and improve service delivery, RISE-Ghana has set up a 15-member intersectoral body. This initiative is part of the STAR-Ghana-led Democracy and Inclusive Governance project, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office (FCDO).
The project covers the Bolgatanga Municipality, Nabdam, and Bongo districts and is expected to positively impact the lives of citizens in these areas. By promoting accountability and inclusive governance, RISE-Ghana and its partners hope to contribute to the country’s democratic development.
The inter-sectoral body comprises representatives from civil society organizations (CSOs), media, youth, and marginalized groups. According to Awal Ahmed Kariama, Executive Director of RISE-Ghana, this mechanism aims to promote accountability in post-election party manifestos, inclusive elections, and quality service delivery.
“The purpose of this group is to identify some of the promises politicians made to the people and ensure they are fulfilled. Our focus is at the local level—specifically in the Bongo, Bolgatanga Central, and Nabdam constituencies—where we aim to track and follow up on these commitments,” he stated.
“We engaged in several activities, including political debates before the election. Now, we need to track all that was promised and ensure mechanisms are put in place to hold leaders accountable.”
Professor David Millar, Founder of the Millar Open Institute of Transdisciplinary Studies, who served as a guest speaker, applauded RISE-Ghana for the project. He emphasized that accountability is crucial for development and that the initiative would help ensure leaders fulfill their promises.
Professor Millar also noted that while accountability is essential for community development, the committee should recognize that not all promises can be fulfilled. He urged politicians to be honest and deliver on feasible commitments.
Source: A1Radioonline.Com | 101.1MHZ | David Azure | Bolgatanga
