Kadjebi Residents Applaud Mahama’s One Year in Office

Kadjebi: Residents of Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed mixed but largely positive views about President John Dramani Mahama's one year in office, citing economic stability, peace, and improved purchasing power as some of the gains recorded so far. According to Ghana News Agency, many residents commended the President and his administration for what they described as a relatively stable economy and calm political environment during the year under review. Mr Ntiamoah Kwadwo, a hardware dealer in Kadjebi, noted that the stabilisation of the dollar had positively impacted his business. He mentioned that dollar stabilisation had helped keep prices stable, bringing relief to traders and consumers alike. He also hoped for the continuation of the current trend to further improve business activities. Madam Vida Aku Amanu, the Financial Secretary of the Kadjebi Market Women Association, expressed satisfaction with the state of the economy and the prevailing peace in the country. She commended President Mahama and his team for maintaining stability and urged them to sustain the gains made so far, emphasizing that a peaceful environment was essential for market activities and economic growth at the local level. A food vendor, Ms Peace Anyomi, shared similar sentiments, highlighting the improvement in purchasing power over the past year. She explained that the same amount of money that previously bought fewer items could now cater for more household needs, citing an example of how one thousand Ghana cedis could now buy more than before. Ms Anyomi hoped for the President to continue working diligently for the good of the country but appealed for the government to prioritise employment opportunities for the youth. Mr Ebenezer Drah, a tailor, praised the administration for efforts towards price stability, noting that sustained control of prices would help artisans and small-scale operators plan better and grow their businesses. He called on the government to maintain economic discipline to ensure that the current stab ility translated into long-term benefits for ordinary Ghanaians. The residents urged the President to consolidate the achievements made within the year while addressing challenges such as youth unemployment to improve livelihoods across the country.