President John Dramani Mahama has used his first presidential media encounter of his second administration to defend the performance of his government, insisting that the past eight months have marked a clear break from the status quo.
Addressing journalists on Wednesday night, the President rejected claims that his administration was merely repeating the mistakes of the past, stressing that his team was pursuing a bold Reset Agenda aimed at restoring confidence in governance and the economy.
“When I took the oath of office on January 7th, I was fully aware of the weight of that moment,” Mahama said. “We inherited a nation that was tired — tired of excuses, weighed down by hardship, and yearning for leadership that does not just promise but performs. Eight months on, we are showing that we are not here to continue business as usual.”
He pointed to economic gains as evidence of progress, citing the slashing of nuisance taxes, stabilization of the exchange rate, reduced cost of living, and a drop in inflation to its lowest in four years. He also credited his government with averting a looming power crisis.
“We’ve rescued our power sector, eased the burden of doing business, and restored macroeconomic stability,” the President stated.
On social services, Mahama highlighted his administration’s investment in education and health, describing them as central pillars of the Reset Agenda. He said government had released the highest allocation to basic education in five years, funded the National Health Insurance Scheme, ensured a steady flow of medical supplies, and launched the Ghana Medical Trust Fund to support chronic disease treatment.
The President also touted initiatives in agriculture and technology, including the revitalization of the Land and Farm Bank Project to boost food security, as well as investments in digital infrastructure and the “One Million Coders” programme to prepare Ghanaian youth for the global economy.
“These strides are not isolated,” Mahama said. “They are part of a clear, deliberate national reset that is restoring hope, creating opportunity, and ushering in an era of shared prosperity for all.”
Mahama insisted that Ghanaians had not voted in December 2024 merely for continuity, but for a “change of direction, honesty, accountability, and leadership that listens and acts.” He said his government was determined to meet that expectation.
