President John Dramani Mahama has reflected on the first year of his second term in office, saying his administration has taken difficult decisions and implemented challenging reforms aimed at stabilising Ghana’s economy and rebuilding national confidence.
Speaking at a non-denominational thanksgiving service on January 7, 2026, to mark one year since he assumed office, the President said although the impact of the reforms may not yet be visible to many Ghanaians, they have laid a strong foundation for sustainable progress.
According to him, the past year required tough choices in order to reset the economy and strengthen key institutions.
“My brothers and sisters, as we look back on the past year, we do so honestly. We have taken difficult decisions. We have undertaken difficult reforms. We have laid the foundations that may not yet be visible but are sustainable for the progress of our country,” President Mahama said.
He noted that his government has prioritised economic stabilisation, institutional reform, social protection and the restoration of confidence both domestically and internationally.
“We have prioritised economic stabilisation, institutional reform, social protection and the restoration of confidence both within our country and in the international community. The work we have begun is far from finished,” he added.
President Mahama stressed that national progress should not be measured solely by economic indicators and statistics, but also by the restoration of hope, trust and a clear national direction.
As he enters the second year of his four-year mandate, the President reaffirmed his commitment to ethical leadership, integrity in governance and the protection of vulnerable groups.
“Today, we recommit to ethical leadership and to service above self. We recommit ourselves to governance anchored in integrity, competence and compassion,” he stated.
He further assured Ghanaians that his administration will continue to listen to citizens, particularly the youth, vulnerable groups and those who feel excluded, while strengthening national unity.
“We recommit ourselves to listening, especially to the voices of our vulnerable, our youth and those who feel excluded. And we recommit ourselves to the unity of our nation, knowing that Ghana’s strength has always come from our ability to rise above division and work together for the common good,” President Mahama said.
Following on these commitments, the President assured Ghanaians that his government remains focused on consolidating the gains made so far and advancing policies that will drive sustained economic growth, strengthen social protection and promote national unity in the years ahead.
