Five Months On: Ghana’s President John Mahama Makes Headway on his Social Contract

By Ndiho Media

It’s been five months since President John Dramani Mahama returned to power as Ghana’s 14th president, and the momentum is undeniable. As part of his ambitious “First 120 Days Social Contract with the People of Ghana,” Mahama pledged to kickstart 26 key initiatives during the first four months of his new administration.

Seven major promises have already been fulfilled, signaling a busy start and a determined effort to rebuild trust in leadership and deliver results where it matters most. Among the standout achievements:

  • A lean and efficient government structure to cut costs and reduce bureaucracy.
  • A nationwide crackdown on illegal mining (galamsey) to protect Ghana’s environment.
  • The reopening of investigations into unresolved high-profile crimes is rekindling hopes for justice.
  • A National Economic Dialogue to confront fiscal instability head-on.
  • Laying the groundwork for his flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy, aimed at boosting productivity and job creation.
  • Convening a National Education Forum to chart bold reforms in Ghana’s struggling education sector.

This progress echoes President Mahama’s priorities in an exclusive pre-inauguration interview with Paul Ndiho, in which he vowed to lead with action, not just rhetoric.

Critics say challenges remain, especially inflation, youth unemployment, and debt restructuring.

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