According to a report by TV3 on Tuesday, 30th September, 2025, a leading figure in the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Gabby Otchere-Darko, has publicly supported President John Dramani Mahama’s bold declaration at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that “the future of the world is African.”
During his speech at the UNGA, President Mahama highlighted Africa’s growing importance in shaping the future of the world. He explained that, according to global projections, by 2050 more than 25% of the world’s population will live on the African continent. He further revealed that one-third of all young people aged between 15 and 24 will come from Africa.
President Mahama described Africa as a driving force behind global development, economic change, and environmental stability. He said, “Africa is a catalyst for systemic change. If this truth feels unsettling to some, it is because they may still see Africa through the lens of racism, colonialism, and imperialism. But Africa’s resilience is unmatched, and it continues to rise.”
Speaking about Ghana’s progress, Mahama shared how his government introduced the “Reset Agenda” to revive the country’s struggling economy. He announced that within eight months, inflation had fallen sharply from 23.8% in December 2024 to 11.5% by August 2025.
The Ghana cedi also strengthened significantly, even becoming one of the best-performing currencies in the world at one point, according to Bloomberg.
He added that these achievements had restored investor confidence, improved Ghana’s sovereign credit rating, and renewed citizens’ trust in their leaders. Mahama further spoke about the 24-Hour Economy Initiative, saying it was designed to transform Ghana’s economy and create jobs.
Reacting to the president’s speech, Gabby Otchere-Darko, who also serves as the chairperson of the Africa Prosperity Network, expressed his agreement with Mahama’s vision.
Writing on his X (formerly Twitter) page, he said, “The future is, indeed, African. And, to build that future, let us work with greater urgency in dismantling our borders.”
Gabby’s remarks have drawn attention as they call for deeper unity among African nations. Many believe his comments highlight the need to remove barriers that divide African countries so they can benefit from shared growth and development.
This rare show of agreement between a prominent NPP figure and the president has sparked discussions about Africa’s future and the possibility of closer regional cooperation.