‘We Must Be Careful Not to Overpraise”

Professor Stephen Adei, a prominent economist and governance expert, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his strong start to his administration following the completion of his 120-day social contract with the people of Ghana as reported by Citinewsroom.

In a recent interview with JoyNews on May 7, Prof. Adei acknowledged the notable progress made within a short period.

He pointed to significant achievements such as policy reversals, government downsizing, and the reopening of long-standing criminal investigations as key highlights of Mahama’s tenure thus far.

“Anyone who is objective would say he has done very well,” the economist remarked, revealing Mahama’s early accomplishments.

However, he urged caution in celebrating the president’s progress too soon.

Drawing on the experience of former President Akufo-Addo’s first term, which began with high expectations only to fall short in the second term, Prof. Adei cautioned against premature praise.

“We must be careful not to overpraise John in 120 days,” he stated, stressing that while Mahama’s performance thus far has been impressive, the true test will lie in sustaining this momentum over time.

The expert further emphasized the importance of long-term consistency and the ability to rectify any emerging issues.

He expressed hope that Mahama would continue to build on his early successes, addressing any lapses and delivering on his promises for the future of Ghana.

Prof. Adei’s remarks shows the critical need for sustained effort and attention to detail as Mahama’s administration progresses.

While the early achievements are commendable, the focus now moves to whether the president can maintain this pace and deliver long-term results for the country.