President John Dramani Mahama has highlighted his Government’s achievements over the past year, saying Ghana is rising again following difficult but necessary reforms.
“At the dawn of the New Year, I stand before you to say our beloved nation, Ghana, is rising again. We have accomplished a lot together in the past twelve months,” President Mahama stated in his New Year message broadcast to the nation on Thursday night.
He said prudent economic management had reduced inflation from distressing levels of about 23 per cent at the end of 2024, expressing confidence that the country would end 2025 with single-digit inflation, slightly above five per cent.
The President said Ghana had achieved relative currency stability and was on track to be ranked among the world’s best-performing currencies in 2025.
“We are accelerating economic growth and creating more opportunities for our young people,” he said.
President Mahama said business confidence had been restored, resulting in a significant increase in both domestic and foreign direct investment.
He said the Government had restored Ghana’s credibility with international partners and successfully renegotiated debt obligations on terms that protected national sovereignty while ensuring sustainability.
The President said Ghana had begun the process of exiting the International Monetary Fund programme with dignity, not as a supplicant, but as a partner.
“Our young people are Ghana’s greatest resource,” President Mahama said, adding that construction, manufacturing, agriculture and services were recording significant growth.
He said the improved sectoral performance was creating new opportunities for decent employment, noting that infrastructure remained the backbone of development.
President Mahama said the Government had begun the rehabilitation of more than 2,000 kilometres of roads nationwide and restored a consistent electricity supply, while expanding rural electrification to over 1,000 additional communities.
He said Ghana’s image in the international community had been boosted by the world-acclaimed Reset Agenda, which represented a new approach to domestic governance and global engagement.
“Domestically, our Reset Agenda is restoring faith in our democracy, delivering a leaner and more efficient administration, strengthening accountability and reinvigorating the fight against corruption,” he stated.
The President recalled that at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, he used the global platform to share Ghana’s vision with the world.
He said the Accra Reset Initiative was a comprehensive framework for the sustainable transformation of the global governance system, aimed at addressing inequalities and creating greater opportunities for Africa and countries of the Global South.
President Mahama said Ghana’s call for a global reset sought to confront the interconnected challenges of the time, adding that he remained committed to leading the effort with other world leaders.
“This is our moment. This is Ghana’s moment to lead,” he said, adding that Ghana’s story formed part of Africa’s broader renaissance and shared future.
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