Accra: President John Dramani Mahama marked 120 days of his second term with a broadcast highlighting his administration’s accomplishments and future plans. President Mahama emphasized the establishment of a foundation aimed at building ‘the Ghana we want.’
According to Ghana News Agency, President Mahama announced that ten State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) will be listed on the Ghana Stock Exchange to facilitate a transition towards profitability. He condemned election-related violence and mentioned that investigations into unresolved killings have been reopened based on new intelligence.
President Mahama reiterated his commitment to initiatives like ‘The Black Star Experience’ and announced that illegal miners have been removed from seven out of nine forest reserves. The government plans to plant 20 million seedlings annually to replenish forest cover. Additionally, a draft bill is in preparation at the Ministry of Finance to repeal the ban on importing salvaged vehicles.
A Code of Conduct was introduced to restrict government appointees from purchasing state assets, and a proposed bill aims to bar them from accessing government scholarships. Progress is being made on the Women’s Development Bank’s operational structures, and the National Cathedral Project is under audit by Deloitte, with results expected by month’s end.
The government is procuring six million sanitary pads for female students, and the Lands Ministry has initiated investigations into the PDS scandal. President Mahama invited citizens to contribute to the Mahama Care Fund, and announced a 452 million Ghana Cedis allocation for tertiary students’ academic fees for the 2025 academic year.
President Mahama outlined strategies to mitigate $4.3 billion in export losses, positioning Ghana as a regional export hub. Acknowledging the appointment of 56 ministers and deputies, he highlighted the implementation of a robust Code of Conduct for transparency and accountability.
The 24-Hour Economy Programme has begun, with the Development Bank of Ghana collaborating on its implementation.