Relevance of manifestos in contemporary governance
Published:
1 month ago
Source:
3News
As Ghana gears up for another election cycle, the spotlight is once again on political party manifestos. These documents, which outline the policies and promises of each party, have long been a cornerstone of Ghanaian politics. But in an era of rapid change and evolving voter expectations, how relevant are these manifestos in shaping governance today. Against this backdrop, Governance Expert and Chief Executive Officer of the John Agyekum Kufuor Foundation said "political parties in Ghana are now moving from voluminous to slimmer-paged manifestos, as the fewer the words, the more substance they bring to their manifestos". He stated "party manifestos have been a key feature of Ghanaian elections since the return to constitutional rule in 1992.