We Made Promises and We Have Delivered – Mahama
By Praisebell Rosemond Larbi
President John Dramani Mahama has declared that his government is on track with fulfilling its campaign promises, boasting of significant accomplishments in governance, economic management, and public accountability within its first 120 days in office.
During his address to the nation on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, to mark the milestone, the president said his administration has constituted what is now the smallest government in the history of Ghana’s Fourth Republic—appointing only 56 ministers and deputy ministers.
“We made a firm promise to Ghanaians that we would form a lean and efficient government. Today, we are proud to say we have delivered on that promise,” Mahama stated.
The president also underscored its early efforts to instill discipline and integrity in public service through the swift implementation of a revised Code of Conduct for all appointees. The code, he said, outlines strict ethical standards to ensure accountability and transparency across the administration.
Another campaign commitment fulfilled, according to the address, is the convening of a National Economic Dialogue. “We promised to host a national conversation on the economy within the first 90 days—and we have done just that,” the president said, referring to the recently held summit that brought together economic experts, stakeholders, and policymakers to deliberate on Ghana’s fiscal direction.
On the economic front, the president said inflation has begun to ease, while the Ghana cedi is showing signs of stability. Though challenges remain, the government maintains that the current trends indicate growing confidence in its economic management strategy.
He also clarified that the controversial COVID Levy has not been scrapped due to its connection to Ghana’s ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). However, he assured the public that discussions are underway to review the levy. “We haven’t scrapped the COVID levy yet because it’s tied to the IMF programme” president Mahama explained. “But we’re actively engaging in discussions to review it, and we’re committed to easing the burden on Ghanaians as soon as it is feasible”. “These early gains are not the end, but a strong beginning. We remain committed to building a prosperous and inclusive Ghana, guided by our promises, the needs of our people, and the principles of good governance,” he concluded.
