President John Dramani Mahama has revealed his 120-day promises were not mere checkboxes on a list.
According to President Mahama, the 120-day promises signify a fundamental shift in how government operates – with transparency, accountability, efficiency, and a profound sense of urgency for the well-being of every Ghanaian.
Speaking to Ghanaians on the progress of his administration’s first 120 days President Mahama stated, “From forming a lean government and establishing a robust code of conduct to taking decisive steps to scrap burdensome taxes, initiating inquiries into past wrongdoings, launching major job creation programmes, tackling illegal mining, reviving our environment, promoting our tourism and export sectors, streamlining scholarships, supporting vulnerable populations, and holding our security agencies accountable – the foundation for ‘Resetting Ghana’ and ‘Building Ghana we want together’ is being laid with speed and determination,” he said.
“These actions are not merely checkboxes on a list; they signify a fundamental shift in how government operates – with transparency, accountability, efficiency, and a profound sense of urgency for the well-being of every Ghanaian,” he stated.
He further added, “Our first 120 days have been defined by decisive action, a commitment to transparency, and a relentless focus on laying the foundation for building the Ghana we want – a just, prosperous, and united Ghana.”
“We made promises and we have kept them, our first 120 days have been defined by decisive action, commitment to transparency and relentless focus on laying the foundation for building the Ghana we want, a just, prosperous and united Ghana,” he said.
In the first 120 days, President Mahama has made substantial progress in governance, economy, education, and social welfare, with several pledges yet to be initiated.
Some notable fulfilled promises include:
Rollout of the Mahama Cares social protection framework
Free sanitary pad initiative for schoolgirls
Launch of the One Million Coders Programme to build digital skills among youth
Introduction of the Adwumawura Programme to promote job creation
Free tertiary education for persons with disabilities
Black Star Experience, a flagship tourism and cultural revival program
Restructuring of loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to ensure efficiency
Seed money for the Women’s Development Bank
Establishment of the Accelerated Export Development Council
Probing the Akosombo dam spillage, which affected thousands
