President John Dramani Mahama’s stakeholder consultation drive is set to widen its reach, with Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) next in line for engagement once talks with labour unions are concluded.
This was disclosed by the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, during an interview on Channel One TV’s Face to Face on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. According to the minister, the planned outreach to CSOs is a deliberate effort to ensure that a broad spectrum of voices informs government decision-making, moving beyond organised labour to tap into the perspectives of civil society.
“Once he’s done with Organised Labour, he will turn his attention to CSOs. He will engage CSOs so that they will also bring their perspective to bear on governance, and through that we can get the best ideas for policy fine-tuning and better implementation,” Kwakye Ofosu said.
The minister’s remarks signal a structured and inclusive approach to governance under President Mahama, with the consultations designed not merely as a formality, but as a genuine mechanism for gathering ideas that can sharpen policy formulation and strengthen implementation.
By extending the conversation to CSOs, organisations that often serve as the voice of marginalised communities and watchdogs of public interest, the government appears intent on casting a wide net as it shapes its policy agenda.
The outcome of these engagements, if effectively harnessed, could prove instrumental in bridging the gap between government policy and the realities on the ground.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com