President Mahama Says Tough Policy Decisions Have Laid Foundation for Ghana’s Future Growth
President John Mahama says his administration has, over the last year, taken hard choices that have helped to set the groundwork for Ghana’s future development.
Addressing participants at the National Thanksgiving Day event held at the Presidency’s forecourt on Wednesday, January 7, 2025, the President acknowledged that the outcomes of some of these decisions are not yet fully apparent, but stressed that they are aimed at placing the country on a sustainable growth path.
“Reflecting on the past year, we must be candid with ourselves. We have made tough decisions and pursued demanding reforms, putting in place foundations that may not yet be visible, but which are essential for the long-term progress of our nation,” he stated.
President Mahama also indicated that his government has worked to rebuild confidence in Ghana, both domestically and internationally, over the past year. He said the administration has focused on stabilising the economy, strengthening institutions, expanding social protection, and restoring trust within the country and among international partners.
He added that although meaningful steps have been taken, there is still more work to be done. “The journey we have begun is not yet complete, but today reminds us that progress is not judged only by figures, charts or statistics. It is also seen in renewed hope, restored trust and a clearer sense of national direction,” he said.
The National Thanksgiving Service was organised to mark President Mahama’s one year in office as the sixth President of Ghana’s Fourth Republic. He was sworn into office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025.
