Hopeson Adorye elected to World Taxpayers Association board

Ghanaian public advocate Hopeson Adorye has been elected to lead the World Taxpayers Association (WTA). This appointment was made during the WTA conference in Kraków, Poland on October 5, 2026. His election is anticipated to offer a platform for Ghanaian and African viewpoints to influence global conversations around taxpayers' rights, responsible taxation, and the responsible management of public resources.

Mr Adorye expressed his gratitude to the WTA leadership and members for this trust. "I am deeply honored by this confidence and aware of the responsibilities it entails. Taxpayers are central to every economy and deserve fairness, transparency, accountability, and value for the taxes they contribute," he stated. "I am eager to collaborate with my global colleagues to strengthen taxpayers' voices and promote responsible fiscal governance."

Adorye emphasized that taxation should not be perceived solely as a revenue-generating tool, but as an essential element of the social contract between citizens and the state. He argued that governments hold a responsibility to levy taxes fairly and utilize public resources efficiently to provide quality infrastructure, healthcare, education, security, and other vital services.

His appointment is also expected to highlight African perspectives in international discussions on taxation, public expenditures, and economic development. Before joining the WTA, Adorye served as the Global Board Chairman of the International Youth Network for the United Nations Security Council Resolution 2250, a UN Economic and Social Council associated organization.

In his new role, he is expected to champion initiatives aimed at promoting fiscal accountability, taxpayer education, good governance, and increased citizen involvement in public financial management. "This is not merely a position; it is a responsibility to help build a stronger and more accountable relationship between taxpayers and governments," he concluded.