Africa-Press – Ghana. President John Dramani Mahama says his administration has fulfilled most of the promises made to Ghanaians ahead of the 2024 general election.
Presenting an update on his first 120 days in office on Wednesday, May 7, the President said the Government had delivered on a number of commitments outlined in its social contract with the good people of Ghana.
He said the Administration had formed a lean government, instituted a robust code of conduct for government appointees, and scrapped some taxes, including the Electronic Transfer Levy (e-levy) and the Betting Tax.
“These actions are not merely items ticked off a list, but represent a fundamental shift in governance – one grounded in transparency, accountability, efficiency, and urgency,” President Mahama said.
Among other achievements, he cited the launch of investigations into past incidents such as the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale and election-related violence.
President Mahama also mentioned the implementation of major job creation programmes, including the Adwumawura, the national apprenticeship initiative, and the one million coders programme.
On the environment, he said the intensified fight against illegal mining had led to the reclamation of seven out of nine affected forest reserves.
The President announced the launch of the “Black Star Experience” to boost tourism and exports, the streamlining of scholarship schemes, enhanced support for vulnerable groups, and efforts to ensure accountability in the security services.
He said the Government was laying a strong foundation for its “Resetting Ghana” agenda and called for unity in building the country.
Despite these achievements in his first 120 days in office, the President said considerable work remained to be done “in order to realise the country all Ghanaians desire.”
“This journey requires the collective effort of all. I am profoundly grateful for the mandate you have given me and my government,” he said.
President Mahama urged Ghanaians across all political, regional and social divides to work together towards building a brighter, and more prosperous future.
“I call upon every Ghanaian – in every city, town, and village, in every sector of our economy, across every political divide – to join hands,” he said.
“Your trust is our most valued asset, and we will continue to work tirelessly to deserve it.”
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