– African political parties, which gathered in Acra, Ghana, for the African Political Parties Summit 2025, have pledged to ensure inclusivity and democracy as driving engines of Africa’s future.
Speaking at the opening of the Summit, Prosperity Party Vice President Adem Farah stated that his party was born from a conscious choice of members of a coalition to unify political scholars with a multinational vision.
Citing the party’s ideology locally known as Medemer, Adem said, “We honored that vision in Medemer loosely translated as Synergy.”
He underlined the need of collaboration among African political parties to make a journey towards a holistic prosperity. Building unity, and shared responsibility for collective purpose must be attained, he added.
According to the Vice President, the Prosperity Party positions itself in the interests of national unity and democratic consolidation. “We have chosen a different path and included leaders from opposition parties in the government, assigning four ministers and three state ministers from outside the party.”
Many politicians from other parties are involving in the cabinet at all administrative levels. “We did this, not because it was easy, but because it was right, because inclusion builds national consensus and national consensus build unity, stability and sustainable development, he mentioned.”
According to Adem, bringing together all legally registered political parties has been instrumental in fostering mutual understanding, resolving tensions, and keeping the national interest safe.
“To ensure inclusivity, we have placed women’s empowerment at the heart of our national agenda, not as a symbolic gesture, but as a driver of national transformation. The Cabinet is now 50 percent women; with women leading key democratic institutions.
Gender inclusivity in political party is a non-negotiable principle of governance,” he said.
Similarly, youth political participation is vital for a country’s long-term development as it brings fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a deeper understanding of the needs of democratization, he said.
“About 49 percent of leadership positions across all administrative levels are held by young people showcasing a strong commitment and strategic investment in the nation’s future. Our guiding vision has also allowed us to institutionalize policy continuity in political cycles.”
The African Political Party Summit Executive Secretary Edite Jua also acknowledged the participation of about 160 leaders and representatives of political parties from across Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean in the Summit.
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“How do we consolidate democratic gains, deepen political inclusion, ensure credible electoral process are major concerns and mostly of our youth,” she remarked while expressing her confidence that with wisdom, experience, and vision parties will formulate actionable outcomes that will not only guide political parties, but also inspire African citizens to believe in the promise of democracy as a tool for transformation exactly as it is reflected in the theme of this year.
Welcoming participants at the Summit, International Development Consultant, Nelson Oppong (PhD) for his part stated that Africa is under the challenges of climate change inequality, voter apathy and governance fragility. Political parties must be renewed, redefined, and reunited in service of Africa’s developmental future.
“We have been intentional in positioning political parties’ dialogue as a cornerstone of our engagement strategy. We believe that political parties are not just vehicles of electoral competition. They are instruments of governance, architects of policy, and pillars of regional integration,” Nelson said.
They are also the structures through which the voices of ordinary Africans are heard. By recognizing this critical role, Africa can catalyze action, forge enduring partnerships, and inspire innovative solutions so that poverty becomes a relic of the past and prosperity a reality, he highlighted.