President John Dramani Mahama has described the December 7th, 2024, general election as a “national reawakening,” saying it was a vote for honesty, accountability, and a reset in the governance of Ghana.
Speaking at a media encounter at the Jubilee House yesterday, the President said the people of Ghana had given him a “clear and resounding mandate” to chart a new course for the country.
“December 7th was not just a vote for leadership. It was a call for change—change in direction, change in honesty, change in accountability, and a national reset,” President Mahama stated.
“It was a demand for a different kind of governance: one that listens, one that acts, and one that truly cares.”
Reflecting on his eight months in office, he said his administration had deliberately moved away from “business as usual” to restore hope and revive the economy.
“We are here to reset Ghana to restore the soul of our nation, revive the economy, and reignite the spirit of hope and possibility in every Ghanaian,” he told journalists.
Economic Recovery and Stability
President Mahama highlighted key economic interventions, noting that nuisance taxes had been scrapped, the power sector had been rescued, and the threat of “dumsor” averted.
He added that the exchange rate had stabilized, the cost of doing business had eased, and inflation had dropped to a four-year low.
“Through prudent, people-centered economic management, we have reduced the cost of living for the ordinary Ghanaian.
Inflation is now at its lowest in four years, signaling renewed macroeconomic stability,” he emphasized.
Health and Education Interventions
The President also outlined investments in education and health. He disclosed that his government had made the highest allocation to basic education in nearly half a decade and injected fresh funds into the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS).
He further announced the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to assist citizens battling chronic diseases.
“Medical supplies are flowing steadily, community health delivery is being prioritized, and the Ghana Medical Trust Fund has been launched to support citizens.
Only yesterday, I approved the governing board of the Fund, which will soon be inaugurated by the Minister of Health,” Mahama revealed.
Agriculture and Digital Transformation
On agriculture, President Mahama said youth-focused programs, irrigation expansion, and the revitalized Land and Farm Bank Project were positioning Ghana to be food-secure and export competitive.
He also highlighted technology initiatives, including the One Million Coders program, which he said would lay the foundation for a “digital Ghana.”
“These achievements are not isolated. They are part of a deliberate national reset one that is restoring hope, creating opportunity, and ushering in an era of shared prosperity for all,” he concluded.
