President John Dramani Mahama says his second term in office will be defined by lasting economic and governance reforms that future governments will not be able to undo.
Speaking at the annual New Year School Conference on Tuesday, January 6, President Mahama said he is determined to make the most of the renewed mandate given to him by Ghanaians after returning to power eight years after leaving office.
“I have decided to make this second mandate so graciously granted to me by Ghanaians count,” the President said. “I have pledged to raise our economy and governance to a level that no succeeding government can reverse.”
President Mahama noted that Ghana has a responsibility to stand as a democratic model in a region where constitutional governance is increasingly under strain. According to him, strong leadership and credible institutions are essential to restoring public trust and creating opportunities for shared prosperity.
“In a region where democracy is backsliding, we must demonstrate that democracy works and that our people can have faith in their leaders to uphold their interests and create opportunities for national prosperity,” he stated.
The President also gave firm assurances on economic management, stressing that his administration would remain disciplined even as the country heads into another election cycle.
“I can assure Ghanaians that we will not relax the current fiscal discipline and efficient management of the economy, even in the election year of 2028,” he added.
President Mahama’s remarks come amid heightened public expectations for economic recovery, institutional reforms, and improved governance under his second administration.