About GRADEC
Who We Are
The Graduate Democrats Caucus (GRADEC) is a membership-based organisation dedicated to developing and promoting evidence-based policy ideas for Ghana. We believe that the country's challenges require more than rhetoric—they require rigorous thinking, honest debate, and people willing to do the intellectual work.
Our Conviction
Ghana has talented people. What it lacks is institutional spaces where those people can think together about hard problems. GRADEC exists to fill that gap.
We operate with three principles:
- Intellectual Integrity: We follow the evidence, not the narrative.
- Practical Focus: Ideas are only valuable if they can be implemented.
- Inclusive Rigor: The best thinking happens when diverse perspectives are heard and challenged.
Our Work
GRADEC operates on three fronts:
- Research: Members collaborate on policy papers that diagnose problems and propose solutions.
- Engagement: We host public lectures and roundtables that bring thinking into conversation with practice.
- Advocacy: We share our findings with policymakers, media, and the public.
Everything we do is rooted in evidence and grounded in Ghana's specific context.
Leadership
Our team brings together economists, educators, health professionals, governance experts, and strategists—all committed to rigorous thinking about Ghana's future.
Dr Gabriel Aboyadana
President
Dr Gabriel Aboyadana has led GRADEC since 2021 and spearheaded the reorganisation into a formal association. He has over a decade of experience in higher education across Ghana, Scotland, and England. A financial and development economist, he specialises in banking, labour, education, and health policy. He is a Business and Economic Policy Consultant.
Solace Salamatu Mohammed
Head of Finance and Resource Mobilization
Solace is a Chartered Accountant and member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana. She holds degrees in Sociology and Finance from the University of Ghana. She is Lead Accountant at Aide Chemists Ltd and brings extensive experience in finance management, audit, and resource mobilization. Solace is passionate about serving the underprivileged and believes in creating opportunities for genuine development.
Justice Badaam Parmaak
Deputy Public Relations Officer
Justice is a public health professional with expertise in occupational health and safety, maternal and child health, and health systems. He holds a Masters in Public Health from KNUST and currently serves as District Public Health Officer. His background in nursing, public health, and community engagement brings practical grounding to GRADEC's public dialogue.
Seth Barnie Enning
Head of Media and Publicity
Seth is an educationist and geographer with degrees from the University of Education, Winneba and University of Ghana. He brings expertise in resource development and has served in judicial and governance roles. His background in geography and resource development informs GRADEC's approach to policy communication and public engagement.
Dr Prince James Adeti
Party Liaison Officer
Dr Adeti is a scientist at Ghana Atomic Energy Commission with a Ph.D. from the University of Cape Coast. He has served on institutional boards and committees, and previously held leadership roles in graduate student organisations. His background in science and institutional governance brings rigorous analytical thinking to GRADEC's strategy.
Zaid Haruna
Head of Programmes
Zaid is a bioethicist and public health nutritionist with over a decade of experience in health and social interventions. He is a Principal Technologist at CSIR-IRB/IACUC and formerly President of UDS-GRASAG. His expertise in maternal and child health and bioethics shapes GRADEC's programme design and implementation.
Noah Fiadu-Kpogli
Political Strategy Lead
Noah is a researcher and intelligence analyst specialising in communication, international security, and diplomacy. He holds graduate degrees from the University of Ghana and professional diplomas in intelligence analysis and operations. His expertise in research methodology and intelligence analysis underpins GRADEC's strategic thinking on policy issues.
Rich Kofi Kofituo
Party Liaison Officer
Vera Yayra Hayibor
Head of Legal
Collins Kordah
Political Strategy Lead
Membership
GRADEC membership is open to anyone committed to rigorous policy thinking. There are no political tests, no ideological gates, no fees. We ask only that you bring intellectual honesty and a willingness to have your ideas challenged.
How to Join
Membership is straightforward. Email info@gradecgh.com with your name, background, and why you want to join GRADEC. We'll add you to our member directory and send you information about upcoming events and activities.
Get In Touch
Have questions? Want to partner with us? Interested in hosting a lecture? We'd like to hear from you.
Contact Information
Email:
info@gradecgh.com
Phone:
0598971687