President John Dramani Mahama has reiterated his commitment to building a legacy of effective governance that will stand the test of time.
Speaking at a meeting with members of the clergy on May 23, Mahama emphasized his determination to revive Ghana’s economy and strengthen democratic principles through decisive and principled leadership.
“We can turn this economy around and create a better life for our people with effective leadership, and that’s what I’m committed to,” Mahama said. He stressed the importance of long-term reforms that would set a new benchmark for governance in the country.
“We want to make sure that by the time we finish these four years, we will set such a standard in government that whichever party or people come into governance cannot reverse the gains we’ve made in restoring our people’s confidence in our democracy,” he added.
Mahama also responded to comments made by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who questioned the NDC’s claim to credit for the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. Mahama attributed the gains to overall leadership, dismissing the idea that a single policy could be credited for the cedi’s recovery.
“Somebody says, point to one policy that you have implemented to make the cedi appreciate, and I said one policy? It’s not about one policy. The answer is effective leadership,” he stated, disagreeing with Dr. Bawumia’s assertion that the NPP’s gold purchase program was responsible for the cedi’s strength.
