The 2025 African Political Parties Summit has ended in Accra with the adoption of the Accra Declaration on the African Political Parties Initiative, marking a new phase in inter-party cooperation, digital engagement, and inclusive governance across the continent.
The four-day gathering, held from August 12 to 14 under the theme “From Politics to Prosperity: Strengthening Inter-Party Collaboration for Africa’s Development and Economic Transformation”, drew political leaders and delegations from across Africa, alongside representatives from Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean.
A key highlight was the signing of memoranda of understanding between the Africa Governance Centre and the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP), as well as with the Permanent Conference of Political Parties of Latin America and the Caribbean (COPPPAL), cementing cross-continental cooperation on governance, political capacity building, and democratic exchange.
Presiding over the closing ceremony, Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, Mr. Julius Debrah, called on African political leaders to prioritise the advancement of women and youth in political processes, describing them as the “bedrock of sustainable development.”
“We must be proactive in pushing the interests of women and the youth in politics,” he urged, noting that inclusive governance would be critical to Africa’s economic and social transformation.
The closing session brought together high-profile dignitaries, including the President of São Tomé and Príncipe, H.E. Carlos Manuel Vila Nova; Ghana’s Vice President, H.E. Professor Naana Jane Opoku Agyemang; Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, H.E. Adem Farah; NDC National Chairman Hon. Johnson Asiedu Nketiah; and NDC General Secretary Hon. Fifi Fiavi Kwetey.
The summit ended on a high note with commitments to harness technology for political engagement, enhance inter-party dialogue, and build capacity for democratic governance — steps organisers say will “set the tone for a more collaborative and future-focused African political landscape.”
