In an interview on The Point of View on Channel One TV with Bernard Avle, Ambassador Palmer described Ghana as a “beacon of democracy” in West Africa, attributing its stability to several key national values and policies.

“Ghana has become a beacon of democracy for a number of reasons. Democracy is number one—people feel like it affects the changes they want to effect. The second is the government of Ghana’s commitment to inclusive economic growth and social cohesion,” she noted.

Ambassador Palmer praised the government’s efforts to ensure equitable access to social services, especially in the northern regions and border communities.

“The government of Ghana is paying attention to make sure social services are delivered in the North, which is poorer than the South generally. And the vulnerable ethnicity at the border receives services to which they are entitled,” she said.

On regional security, she highlighted Ghana’s contribution to peacekeeping and intelligence cooperation.

“You are an exporter of security. You cooperate with your neighbours and share intelligence to defeat the common enemy. You support UN peacekeeping, and that makes you [Ghana] more stable,” she stated.

Ambassador Palmer also emphasized the importance of religious and ethnic harmony in maintaining Ghana’s peace.

“The other factor in Ghana, which I think is important, is Ghana’s tolerance—your religious tolerance and your ethnic [tolerance] commonly, those are things I deeply admire,” she added.

As her diplomatic tenure draws to a close, Ambassador Palmer’s reflections underscore Ghana’s reputation as a pillar of democracy and stability on the African continent.