In his New Year’s address, President John Dramani Mahama said Ghana is finally turning the corner after a year of tough economic reforms and stabilisation, declaring that the nation is “rising again.” He outlined ambitious plans for 2026 under his government’s Reset Agenda, focusing on cutting inflation further, creating jobs, strengthening governance, and intensifying the fight against corruption.
President Mahama told Ghanaians that when his administration took office, the country was facing severe economic hardship — with high inflation, a weak currency, rising unemployment, deteriorating infrastructure, and waning public trust. He said the progress made so far shows that the promise to “reset” Ghana wasn’t just political talk but a sincere commitment that is being fulfilled.
He highlighted notable achievements, including a significant drop in inflation from over 23 % at the end of 2024 to an expected single-digit rate by the end of 2025, as well as greater currency stability and renewed business confidence, which have encouraged both local and foreign investments.
On managing national debt and international relations, Mahama said Ghana has renegotiated its debt on terms that preserve its sovereignty and has begun exiting the IMF programme with dignity — not as supplicants but as equal partners.
The economic improvements, he noted, have begun to translate into growth across key sectors like construction, manufacturing, agriculture, and services — creating job opportunities, especially for young people.
Infrastructure projects are also scaling up, with over 2,000 km of roads being rehabilitated, steady electricity supply being restored, and rural electrification expanded to more than 1,000 additional communities.
Looking forward to 2026, the President outlined plans to boost digitalisation in education, implement universal health coverage, expand renewable energy, commercialise agriculture, build social housing, and ensure accountability in public service. He emphasized zero tolerance for corruption, saying every public cedi must be accounted for.
He also appealed for national unity and encouraged youth, entrepreneurs, civil society, and the diaspora to play active roles in nation-building, stressing that Ghana should rise above partisan divisions and focus on shared progress.
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