Bawumia Pledges Annual Grassroots Summit to Bolster Digital Governance
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has announced a new policy initiative aimed at bridging the gap between government and the Ghanaian public through annual grassroots summits. The gatherings, he said, would serve as structured forums for citizens to engage directly with government leaders and provide feedback on national development priorities.
“If elected President, I will institutionalize annual grassroots engagements to ensure that the voices of ordinary Ghanaians guide policy decisions and that the benefits of digital transformation reach every household,” Dr. Bawumia said.
The Vice President underscored the country’s remarkable digital progress over the past few years, citing the issuance of 17.6 million Ghana Cards a milestone that surpasses the European Union’s 2030 digital ID target. He also celebrated the success of the mobile-money interoperability system, which has revolutionized financial inclusion and simplified everyday transactions.
Dr. Bawumia explained that these initiatives demonstrate Ghana’s growing capacity to lead Africa’s digital transformation. However, he emphasized that digital governance must translate into tangible economic opportunities, particularly in job creation, skills development, and sustainable innovation.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the proposed annual summits will serve as a feedback loop between the executive branch and local communities. The forums would provide real-time insights into citizen needs, helping policymakers fine-tune digital initiatives to address grassroots challenges in education, agriculture, and public service delivery.
“Digital transformation must not only be about systems and platforms, it must be about people,” he added.
Analysts suggest the initiative could help demystify government programs while ensuring that digital investments deliver practical social and economic value.
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