President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the importance of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Ghana’s governance architecture, encouraging them to take full advantage of a newly passed law designed to deepen public participation in decision-making.

Speaking during an engagement with CSOs at Jubilee House on Monday, March 30, the President stressed that civil society groups play a critical role in shaping policies and promoting accountability, noting that government views them as partners rather than opponents.

He assured stakeholders that his administration remains committed to strengthening collaboration through structured dialogue and inclusive policy frameworks that allow for broader input in national decision-making processes.

President Mahama pointed to Parliament’s recent passage of the Governance Advisory Bill as a significant milestone in institutionalising participatory governance.

He noted that many CSOs contributed to the development of the legislation and urged them to actively utilise its provisions to enhance transparency and policy effectiveness.

“Civil society is not an adversary of government; we are partners in nation-building. We will continue to maintain open channels of engagement and ensure that diverse voices inform our policymaking,” he said, adding that the new framework presents an opportunity to improve accountability and governance outcomes.