Africa-Press – Ghana. Ghana has joined other African nations to mark this year’s African Union (AU) Decentralisation and Local Development Day, with a call for inclusive governance and equitable development for all communities.
This year’s commemoration is on the theme: “Building Resilient Communities through Inclusive Decentralisation and Equitable Development,” a statement issued by the Inter-Ministerial Coordinating Committee on Decentralisation (IMCC), and shared with the Ghana News Agency, said Monday.
The statement signed by Dr Gameli Kewuribe Hoedoafia, Executive Secretary, urged government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, traditional authorities, and citizens to work together towards building resilient, inclusive, and prosperous Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs).
The 2025 AU Decentralisation and Local Development Day provides a platform for African countries to share innovations and address structural inequalities, in line with the AU’s Agenda 2063 vision for equitable and just societies.
The Day serves as a reminder of the critical role decentralisation plays in promoting people-centred local governance.
The statement said the commemoration acknowledged the efforts of local communities in strengthening national unity.
Over the past three decades, the IMCC said, Ghana’s decentralisation programme had brought governance closer to citizens, improving public services and enabling communities to have a stronger voice in development decisions.
The Committee, however, noted that more work was needed to ensure equal opportunities across the country.
“…we must be honest: our journey is far from complete. Too many communities still wait for the same opportunities others enjoy. Too many voices remain unheard,” the IMCC said.
President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to deepening decentralisation, emphasising that local government remained central to national transformation.
The IMCC stated the forthcoming National Decentralisation Policy and Strategy (NDPS) 2026–2030 would enhance citizen participation, strengthen local institutions, and promote partnerships to deliver tangible improvements in people’s lives.
The IMCC extended its appreciation to decentralised institutions, local authorities, and community leaders nationwide, urging unity of purpose in shaping Ghana’s future through stronger, more inclusive communities.
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