Civil society think-tank IMANI Africa has urged President John Dramani Mahama to provide detailed updates and measurable outcomes on key policy initiatives during his 2026 State of the Nation Address scheduled for Friday, February 27.
In a statement, IMANI Africa stressed that Ghanaians are looking for transparency and accountability, noting that while progress has been made in stabilising the macroeconomy, many initiatives announced in last year’s inaugural address remain at early stages.
The organisation highlighted 20 critical commitments across sectors that citizens will scrutinize closely, including:
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Energy: Clearing sector debts, establishing a single collection account, boosting upstream petroleum investment, and operationalising the renewable energy and green transition fund.
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Agriculture: Reducing the $300 million poultry import bill, implementing the AgriNext programme to grant land access to 30,000 youth, and developing farmer service centers.
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Education & Health: Integrating ICT in 300 early childhood classrooms, establishing 30 ICT Centers of Excellence, rolling out a KG-to-SHS sign language curriculum, supporting teachers’ housing and rural allowances, and completing Agenda 111 hospitals via PPPs and franchising.
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Anti-Corruption: Holding perpetrators of the NSS scandal and other cases accountable.
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Employment: Rolling out the Adwumawura programme to support 2,000 businesses, providing hire-purchase electric motorbikes for okada riders, and ensuring 5% workforce inclusion for persons with disabilities.
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Roads & Infrastructure: Advancing projects such as the Nsawam-Ofankor road, Trans-ECOWAS Highway, Accra-Kumasi Expressway, reintroducing tolls with modern technology, and implementing district-level housing schemes including Saglemi affordable housing.
IMANI Africa emphasized that citizens expect concrete progress reports, clear timelines, and accountability mechanisms, warning that public confidence depends on visible results rather than announcements.
“Ghanaians are watching closely; transparency and follow-through on these pledges are essential,” the think-tank stated, reiterating the need for measurable outcomes in all sectors.
