President John Dramani Mahama has outlined significant strides made under his administration since assuming office eight months ago, stressing that his government is delivering on its pledge to “Reset Ghana” and restore hope to citizens.
Speaking at his first Presidential Media Encounter, the President reflected on the mandate given to him in the December 7, 2024, elections, which he described as a call for a new kind of governance.
He said the outcome of that vote was not merely about political victory but about a collective demand for accountability, honesty, and a genuine change in direction.
“It’s been eight months since I was sworn into office, and nine months since you, the people of Ghana, went to the polls and gave me a clear, resounding mandate to lead our country into a new era.
“That December 7th vote was a call not just for leadership, but for a change of direction, for honesty, for accountability, and for a reset. It was for a different kind of governance, one that listens and one that acts and one that cares.”
President John Dramani Mahama
The President recalled that on January 7, 2025, when he took the oath of office, he did so fully aware of the enormous responsibility. According to him, he inherited a nation that was “tired of excuses by the political elite, weighed down by hardship, and yearning for leadership that does not just promise, but performs.”
He stressed that his government has sought to break away from business-as-usual politics by introducing pragmatic, people-centered policies.
Economic Gains and Big Social Investments
Highlighting his administration’s economic interventions, President Mahama pointed to what he described as prudent fiscal management and bold reforms that have eased the burden on ordinary Ghanaians.
He noted the removal of what he termed nuisance taxes, measures to stabilize the exchange rate, and efforts to reduce the overall cost of living.
“Through our prudent and people-centered economic management plan, we’ve slashed nuisance taxes, we’ve rescued our power sector, and averted the dumsor crisis which was handed over to us. We’ve lowered the exchange rate, eased the burden of doing business, and reduced the cost of living for the average Ghanaian”.
President John Dramani Mahama
The President announced that inflation had dropped to its lowest level in four years, signaling what he described as “renewed macroeconomic stability” and paving the way for sustainable growth.
On social investment, President Mahama emphasized education and healthcare as key priorities. He disclosed that his government had made the highest allocation to basic education in nearly five years, reflecting a renewed focus on human capital development.
In the health sector, he said, funds had been released to strengthen the National Health Insurance Scheme, while medical supplies are now flowing more steadily to hospitals and clinics. He further announced the launch of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, designed to support citizens in covering the cost of treating chronic diseases.
“Only yesterday, I approved the governing board of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which the Honorable Minister of Health will soon inaugurate,” he revealed, underscoring the seriousness his government attaches to tackling long-term health challenges.
Investment in Agriculture and Digital Drive
Agriculture, according to the President, remains another critical pillar of the government’s national reset agenda. He highlighted youth-focused initiatives, irrigation expansion, and the revitalization of the Land and Farm Bank Project as steps aimed at ensuring food security and positioning Ghana as a competitive exporter.
“Our renewed focus on agriculture…is positioning Ghana to be food-secure and export-competitive”. Turning to the future, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment to building a “digital Ghana” through investments in science, technology, and innovation.
He cited the One Million Coders Program as an example of a forward-looking policy designed to empower young people with skills relevant to the global economy. “We’ve also laid the groundwork for a digital Ghana through strategic investments in science and technology and innovation,” he said.
Summing up his remarks, President Mahama described the progress made so far as part of a deliberate, long-term plan to rebuild the nation’s foundations.
“These strides are not isolated. They are part of a clear, deliberate national reset that is restoring hope, creating opportunity, and ushering in an era of shared prosperity for all”.
President John Dramani Mahama
The President’s comments mark his first major media engagement since assuming office in January, setting the tone for the policy direction of his administration.
His emphasis on stabilizing the economy, strengthening healthcare, reviving agriculture, and embracing digital transformation reflects what he describes as a new phase of governance, one rooted in performance, accountability, and care for the citizenry.
As Ghana looks ahead, the government’s challenge will be to sustain these early gains and translate them into long-lasting improvements in the lives of ordinary people—a test that will determine the success of what President Mahama has termed the “Reset Ghana” agenda.
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