President John Dramani Mahama has marked one year in office with a renewed commitment to his reset mandate, declaring that the difficult choices taken in the past twelve months have laid the foundations for sustainable national progress.
Speaking at a Thanksgiving Service held at Jubilee House under the theme Resetting, Rebuilding and Renewing, the President reflected on a year defined by hard decisions, institutional reforms, and efforts to restore confidence in governance and the economy.
The Thanksgiving Service brought together senior government officials, traditional and religious leaders, members of the diplomatic corps, political party representatives and citizens from across the country.
It served not as a celebration of political power, but as a moment of reflection, gratitude, and recommitment to national service. President Mahama stressed that the occasion was intended to remind both leaders and citizens that progress must be anchored in humility, accountability, and shared responsibility.
Economic Stabilization as Foundation
Looking back on the first year of his presidency, President Mahama acknowledged that the administration had been confronted with difficult circumstances that required tough policy choices.
“We’ve laid the foundations that may not yet be visible, but are sustainable for the sustainable progress of our country.
“We have prioritised economic stabilisation, institutional reform, social protection, and the restoration of confidence, both within our country and in the international community.”
President John Dramani Mahama
He noted that while progress is often measured through data, charts and economic indicators, it must also be assessed by less tangible but equally important outcomes.
These include restored hope among citizens, renewed trust in public institutions and a sense that the country is moving in the right direction.
The President said the reforms initiated over the past year were intended to create a durable foundation that future development efforts could build upon.
President Mahama emphasised that thanksgiving must go hand in hand with recommitment. He used the occasion to restate his administration’s dedication to ethical leadership and service above self.
He said governance under his leadership would continue to be guided by integrity, competence and compassion, adding that leaders must remain attentive to the voices of the vulnerable, the youth and those who feel excluded from national progress.
National Unity at the Heart of Progress
National unity featured prominently in his address. The President said Ghana’s strength has always come from its ability to rise above division and work together for the common good.
He stressed that the Reset Agenda would not succeed if it deepened political or social fault lines, but would only deliver results if it fostered cohesion, inclusion, and shared national purpose.
Turning to the year ahead, President Mahama cautioned that the coming months would demand even greater resolve, patience and discipline from both leadership and citizens.
He acknowledged that the reforms underway would continue to test public endurance, but said they also present opportunities to deepen ongoing changes, accelerate growth and ensure that development reaches every part of the country.
He urged Ghanaians to approach the future with humility and empathy, reminding leaders that authority is temporary and must be exercised as a trust on behalf of the people.
Leadership as Stewardship not Entitlement
Leadership, he said, should be understood as stewardship rather than entitlement, with public office holders remaining constantly aware that their mandate comes from the people and is subject to their judgment. The President expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for the support and cooperation shown over the past year.
He thanked citizens for their trust, partnership and shared sacrifice, noting that the patience demonstrated by many households amid economic and social pressures had not gone unnoticed.
He also acknowledged the role of public servants, security personnel, traditional leaders, faith leaders and international partners in supporting the work of government during a challenging period.
In his remarks, President Mahama reaffirmed that the reset, rebuild and renew agenda remains a work in progress. He said the administration does not view the first year as a point of arrival, but as a phase in a longer national journey.
The foundations laid, he argued, must now be strengthened through consistent policy implementation, accountable governance and sustained national dialogue.
As the service drew to a close, the President offered prayers for the year ahead, expressing hope that it would bring renewed strength to the nation, wisdom to its leaders and peace to communities across the country.
He said the ultimate goal of the Reset Agenda is not simply economic recovery, but a Ghana where opportunity is broadly shared, trust in leadership is restored, and national progress is resilient enough to endure beyond political cycles.
The Thanksgiving Service at Jubilee House thus marked both a milestone and a recommitment, underscoring the President’s assertion that while the work of rebuilding is far from finished, the foundations for sustainable national progress have been firmly laid.
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