President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring economic stability and delivering broad-based prosperity for Ghanaians, describing the current moment as one of national rebound, renewal, and restored hope.
Delivering his State of the Nation Address to Parliament, the President said the Resetting Ghana Agenda provides a clear framework for confronting past economic challenges while laying the foundation for sustainable growth and stronger public trust.
Addressing the House in fulfilment of his constitutional obligation, President Mahama said appearing before Parliament was both an honour and a duty rooted in the country’s democratic traditions.
Drawing on decades of public service, including his earlier term as President from 2012 to 2017 and his experience as a Member of Parliament, he reflected on a career shaped by progress, setbacks and recovery.
He noted that this personal journey closely mirrors Ghana’s national story, one marked by resilience in the face of repeated trials. According to the President, the nation has arrived at another defining chapter, one that demands resolve, discipline and a renewed sense of national purpose.
He told Parliament that the recovery now underway is not accidental, but the result of deliberate and often difficult choices aimed at restoring stability and credibility to public life.
“This moment is being shaped by hard choices, institutional resolve, and a renewed commitment to stability and national purpose,” he said, stressing that recovery requires consistency rather than shortcuts.
President Mahama linked the direction of his administration to the upcoming celebration of Ghana’s sixty ninth independence anniversary on 6 March 2026, which will be marked under the theme Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope.
He described the theme as a practical guide rather than a ceremonial slogan, arguing that it captures both the hardships endured by citizens and the direction the country intends to pursue. In his words, the theme acknowledges where Ghana has come from and confidently signals where it is headed.
At the centre of this national vision are two closely linked policy pillars, the Resetting Ghana Agenda and the Accra Reset. The President explained that these initiatives are designed to reinforce each other by aligning economic reform with improved governance and institutional performance.
While the Accra Reset focuses on restoring order, discipline and efficiency in the capital and public administration, the broader Resetting Ghana Agenda sets the national direction for economic recovery and long term development.
President Mahama described the Resetting Ghana Agenda as a commitment to restore economic stability, rebuild public trust and strengthen institutions that serve citizens.
He said the agenda seeks to turn the page on years of mismanagement by confronting challenges directly and honestly, rather than masking them with rhetoric. According to him, fiscal discipline, transparency and sustainable development form the core principles guiding government action under the agenda.
He told Parliament that restoring stability is essential to improving the daily lives of ordinary Ghanaians, noting that economic turbulence over recent years has eroded confidence and strained household incomes.
The President argued that stability is not an abstract goal but a practical necessity that allows businesses to plan, families to save and the state to deliver essential services more effectively. He emphasised that rebuilding trust between the government and citizens is just as important as repairing economic indicators.
The President further noted that institutional strength will play a decisive role in sustaining recovery. He said effective public institutions provide the foundation for accountability, fairness and efficient service delivery, adding that reforms underway are aimed at ensuring state agencies work in the public interest.
“Our task is to rebuild confidence in the state by ensuring that institutions function as intended and deliver results that people can see and feel,” he said. President Mahama also underscored the importance of collective responsibility in achieving the objectives of the Resetting Ghana Agenda.
While acknowledging the role of leadership and policy direction, he stressed that national renewal requires the participation of citizens, businesses and public servants alike. He argued that shared sacrifice and cooperation are necessary to translate policy intent into tangible outcomes across communities.
As Ghana approaches another independence milestone, President Mahama expressed optimism that the country is on a clearer path toward stability and prosperity.
He told Parliament that the Resetting Ghana Agenda reflects lessons learned from past difficulties and embodies a determination to pursue growth that is inclusive and durable. According to him, the ultimate goal is to create an economy that offers opportunity, restores dignity and renews hope for all Ghanaians.
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