President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will assume full membership in the Partnership for Information and Democracy, reinforcing the country’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and open governance.
He said this at the closing ceremony of the High-Level International Conference on Information Integrity and Independent Media held in Paris on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
President Mahama said the move demonstrates Ghana’s dedication to advancing freedom, upholding the rule of law, and serving as a model for democracy and good governance.
“I am pleased to announce that Ghana has formally decided to assume full membership in the Partnership for Information and Democracy. This decision has been officially communicated through the appropriate diplomatic channels, affirming Ghana’s unwavering commitment to the principles of transparency, accountability, and open governance.
“Our landmark decision sends a clear message to the international community — that Ghana remains steadfast in advancing the frontiers of freedom, upholding the rule of law, and serving as a model nation in promoting democracy and good governance,” President Mahama said.
In addition, he revealed that Ghana will become the first African country to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media. The fund supports independent journalism and reliable information, which President Mahama described as “indispensable public goods.”
The President emphasised the importance of turning these commitments into action, stressing that supporting public interest media and protecting information integrity are essential steps in combating misinformation and disinformation worldwide.
“In addition, I am proud to declare that Ghana will become the first African country to make a financial contribution to the International Fund for Public Interest Media. This gesture reflects our conviction that independent journalism and reliable information are indispensable public goods.
“The time has come for all of us to translate our shared ideals into tangible action — to demonstrate genuine commitment to supporting public interest media and safeguarding the integrity of information. Together, we must win — and we will win — the global war against misinformation and disinformation.”
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