Speaking on TV3’s The Key Points show on Saturday, March 7, 2025, Professor Stephen Adei called for a stable government in Ghana, emphasizing the need for a government that would remain in power for 20 years.
He stressed that such long-term governance is crucial to the nation’s sustainable growth, development, and the implementation of effective policies.
“I have always believed that Ghana needs a good government which will be in power for 20 years. That doesn’t mean that the same president,” Prof. Adei remarked, explaining that Ghana’s future depends on a consistent government with a clear, long-term strategy.
He further added that this NDC government should implement its policies successively, ensuring that each new phase builds upon the last, rather than constantly resetting the agenda with each change in leadership.
Prof. Adei also pointed out the need for a government that is committed to national development planning. “Our governments are not interested in the National Development Planning Commission. They don’t fund them. They don’t equip them with the technical personnel that is needed,
However, the professor was positive about the current administration’s efforts, particularly the national economic dialogue.
He noted, “I think it was quite ingenious for the current government to have the national economic dialogue very early,” while adding that previous governments missed the opportunity to have such a conversation at an earlier stage. The dialogue, he said, was a good starting point, but he urged the government to take the next step and translate the discussions into concrete policies.
During the programme, other panellists contributed to the discussion on how to bring meaningful change to Ghana. Martin Kpebu, a private legal practitioner, emphasized the importance of inclusivity in decision-making.
“To bring major change, you need to bring people on board even when you’re very confident of what you’re doing,” Kpebu said, highlighting the need for broad support and collaboration in policy development.
Dr. Peter Otukonor, Director of Presidential Initiatives in Agriculture and Agribusiness, also weighed in on the importance of inclusive dialogue. He expressed regret over the absence of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) from the national economic forum, saying, “It is okay for the NPP not to participate, but it would have been more enriched if they did.” He believed that the participation of the NPP could have added diverse perspectives to the conversation.
Prof. Adei concluded by reiterating that Ghana needs a government with a strategic vision and commitment to long-term growth.
Ghana needs a good government in power for 20 years to develop – Prof Adei
