Oliver Baker-Vormawor has criticised Ghana’s political culture, saying leaders disconnect from ordinary people too quickly after assuming office.
“Our two dominant parties have become prisoners of a Fourth Republic habit,” he wrote. “They disengage too quickly from the streets and retreat into boardrooms.”
According to him, politicians wrongly believe that governing must be different from campaigning.
“They are convinced that governing must be the opposite of campaigning,” Vormawor stated in a post shared on social media and sighted by MyNewsGh. “That is a mistake.”
He said this mindset limits political creativity and growth.
“They internalise the eight-year, two-term limit as a psychological ceiling on political imagination,” he explained.
Vormawor argued that this approach weakens public trust and participation.
He believes political leaders must remain connected to citizens even after elections.
“Governing should not mean withdrawing from the people,” he implied.
The activist said Ghana needs a new political culture that values constant engagement rather than elite conversations behind closed doors.
