President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana is firmly on a path of recovery after a difficult period, citing economic stabilisation, renewed investor confidence and major reforms under his administration’s “Reset Agenda.”
In his New Year message to the nation on Wednesday, January 1, 2026, President Mahama said the past year marked a turning point for the country, following what he described as the inheritance of an economy in distress at the start of his tenure.
“Exactly six days from now, we shall mark the first anniversary of the sacred oath I took before God and country,” the President said, adding that the promise to reset Ghana was a covenant with the people and not mere rhetoric.
Reviewing the administration’s first year, President Mahama said inflation, which stood above 23 per cent at the end of 2024, had been significantly reduced, with government hopeful of ending 2025 with single-digit inflation just above five per cent. He also pointed to relative currency stability, noting that Ghana was on track to be ranked among the world’s best-performing currencies in 2025.
The President said business confidence had been restored, leading to increased domestic and foreign direct investment, while Ghana’s credibility with international partners had improved following the successful renegotiation of debt obligations. He added that the country was beginning the process of exiting the International Monetary Fund programme “with dignity.”
According to President Mahama, growth in construction, manufacturing, agriculture and services is creating new employment opportunities for young people, whom he described as Ghana’s greatest resource. He also highlighted progress in infrastructure development, including the rehabilitation of more than 2,000 kilometres of roads nationwide, improved electricity supply and expanded rural electrification to over 1,000 additional communities.
On governance and foreign policy, the President said Ghana’s image on the global stage had been boosted by the Reset Agenda, which seeks greater efficiency, accountability and an intensified fight against corruption.
He referenced his address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, where he launched the Accra Reset Initiative, a framework aimed at reforming global governance systems to better serve Africa and the Global South.
Looking ahead to 2026, President Mahama said government would accelerate the implementation of key social and economic programmes.
These include the continued digitalisation of education, the rollout of free primary healthcare under a Universal Health Coverage framework, support for people living with non-communicable diseases through the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, and efforts to make Ghana food self-sufficient through agricultural modernisation.
He also announced plans to increase renewable energy to 30 per cent of the national energy mix, deliver social housing through public-private partnerships and intensify the fight against corruption, stressing that there would be “no sacred cows.”
The President further pledged to implement recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee to strengthen Ghana’s democratic framework.
President Mahama called on all segments of society including the youth, business community, civil society, traditional and faith leaders, public servants and the diaspora to actively support the Reset Agenda, emphasising national unity over partisan divisions.
“There is no NPP Ghana. There is no CPP Ghana or NDC Ghana. There is only one Ghana,” he said.
He concluded by expressing optimism about the future, saying the Ghana he envisioned one of opportunity, integrity and shared prosperity was within reach, and urged citizens to move into 2026 with confidence, determination and faith.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
