In a decisive address to Parliament on Friday, February 27,2028, President John Dramani Mahama signaled a firm break from the past, declaring that Ghana is poised to embark on a new era of governance defined by accountability and economic prudence.
Delivering his first Message on the State of the Nation since returning to office, the President used the platform to set a starkly different tone for his administration, directly addressing the headwinds facing the country.
Speaking to a packed chamber of lawmakers, diplomats, and dignitaries, President Mahama acknowledged the difficult circumstances under which his government has assumed office. He stressed that the path forward requires a collective honesty about the nation’s challenges and a united resolve to overcome them.
The address served as both a diagnostic of the current state of affairs and a blueprint for the recovery his administration intends to lead.The President was unequivocal in his assessment of the past, calling for a definitive end to the practices that have hindered the nation’s progress. He outlined a vision where prudence and openness would replace the old guardrails of governance, promising a departure from business as usual.
His remarks were met with mixed reactions from the floor, with members of the majority caucus applauding the tough stance while the minority remained largely reserved.“It is time to turn the page on years of mismanagement, confronting our challenges with honesty, and charting a new course anchored in fiscal discipline, transparency, and sustainable development,” President John Dramani Mahama stated emphatically, underscoring the central theme of his address.
The President further elaborated on the immediate priorities of his administration, placing a heavy emphasis on economic stabilization. He reiterated his commitment to restoring credibility to Ghana’s public finances, which have been under significant strain in recent years.
By prioritizing fiscal discipline, he argued, the government aims to create the stability necessary for businesses to thrive and for foreign investment to return.Beyond the macroeconomic targets, Mahama framed these policies as the bedrock for sustainable and inclusive development.
He assured Ghanaians that the austerity and transparency measures are not ends in themselves, but the necessary first steps toward a future where growth benefits all segments of society. The address concluded with a call for national unity in the work ahead, urging citizens and political actors alike to support the difficult but necessary journey toward resetting the nation’s direction.
