Eduard Heger calls for collaborative leadership in Ghana

Former Slovak Prime Minister Eduard Heger has urged Ghanaian leaders to prioritize consensus-building, national development, and collective interest to strengthen the nation’s democracy. Speaking at the 2026 Ghana Regional Conference of the Geneva Institute for Leadership and Public Policy in Accra, Heger emphasized that effective governance requires working across political and institutional divides.

Heger warned that social media algorithms are deepening political polarization by rewarding aggressive language with increased visibility. He noted that these digital trends encourage confrontational behavior and can negatively influence attitudes within workplaces and families. He advised leaders to prioritize long-term results and progress over personal ambition, ego, or short-term popularity.

The conference, themed “Collaborative Governance for Resilient Societies,” was held in partnership with the Council on Foreign Relations Ghana and Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Ghana. It brought together various stakeholders, including policymakers, diplomats, and civil society representatives, to discuss strengthening governance amidst global crises such as political polarization and digital disruption.