Policy analyst Bright Simons, has welcomed President John Mahama's proposal to establish a Governance Advisory Council, describing it as a "good show of faith" while urging civil society not to lose sight of the bigger goal; genuine transparency and accountability.
Reacting to the President's announcement via social media on May 27, 2025, Simons acknowledged the symbolic importance of the proposed Council but stressed that its real value will depend on how far it can go in pushing meaningful reform. "Ghana's President has promised to set up a 'Governance Advisory Council' once he receives detailed input from CSOs.
Good show of faith by Mr.
President!" Simons stated. "Before you dismiss it as another potential talkshop, he says he is committed to using the Council to push for 'radical transparency' of government operations," he added.
