Accra: Since returning to office in January 2025, President John Dramani Mahama has moved with speed and focus on his 'Resetting Ghana' agenda, delivering measurable gains across the economy, education, social services, governance, and infrastructure. In the last 15 months, the president has demonstrated his determination to reset Ghana to the better Ghana we all want.
According to Ghana Web, the administration's economic policies have brought notable relief to Ghanaians. The 2025 budget abolished multiple levies, including the E-levy and COVID levy, easing financial burdens on households and businesses. This, coupled with disciplined fiscal management, has driven inflation to a four-year low and strengthened the cedi, earning commendations from economists for maintaining macroeconomic stability.
In the energy sector, significant strides have been made to avert an energy crisis by stabilizing the power supply, effectively ending the era of frequent outages known locally as 'dumsor.' Furthermore, the government fulfilled 18 of its 25 major commitments within the first 120 days in office, marking a 72% completion rate.
On the education front, the administration has launched the 'No Academic Fee' policy for first-year students in public tertiary institutions and ensured free tertiary education for persons with disabilities. The highest funding allocation in nearly five years has been made for basic education, maintaining and enhancing the Free SHS policy. Additionally, a nationwide free sanitary pad distribution initiative was introduced to combat period poverty and encourage girls' education.
Healthcare and social protection have also seen significant improvements. A modern Ahafo Regional Hospital is planned as part of the pledge to equip all six new regions with state-of-the-art hospitals. The national health budget saw a 13.4% increase, with NHIS funding up by 66%. The Ghana Medical Care Trust 'Mahama Cares' Fund was established to support treatments not fully covered by NHIS. In response to disasters, such as the Kantamanto market fire, President Mahama has shown prompt action, including financial aid and enhancing market safety.
The administration's focus on agriculture aims to position it as an economic engine through mechanization and agro-industrial projects, targeting food self-sufficiency and export growth. The 'Big Push' infrastructure plan has allocated GHS13.9 billion for 2025, with further investments planned across various sectors.
Women's empowerment is a key component of Mahama's agenda, with the establishment of the Women's Development Bank, backed by GHS 51 million in seed funding. This initiative is part of a broader effort towards gender parity and economic inclusion.
In governance, the Mahama administration has introduced a new Code of Conduct for government officials and reopened investigations into unresolved crimes, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and accountability. Efforts to curb illegal mining and environmental recovery through 'Water Guard' programmes are also underway.
Mahama's legacy from his previous term from 2012-2017 laid the groundwork for these initiatives, with policies like the 'Power for All' initiative and the Progressive Free Senior High School policy contributing to current achievements. The administration's swift action and focus on inclusive growth underline its commitment to fulfilling core promises to the Ghanaian people.