Following his victory in the December 7 general elections, President-elect John Dramani Mahama promised to focus on improving the lives of Ghana’s youth.
In an interview with DW TV on Monday, December 16, Mahama emphasized a strong sense of responsibility for meeting the hopes of the country’s younger population, whose enthusiasm and high expectations during his campaign rallies served as a stark reminder of the challenges ahead.
Mahama won with 6,328,397 votes, or 56.55 percent of the valid ballots, defeating his closest challenger, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), who received 4,657,304 votes (41.61%).
Mahama reflected on his campaign experience and highlighted how motivated he was by the optimism of young Ghanaians.
“Looking at the faces of the young people I saw at all the rallies and the high expectations they have in our government gives me a humble feeling and a sense of preparing to give it my best so that I can turn this country around and create a better future for our young people,” said the governor.
He described his idea of a “reset” for Ghana, which aims to create an atmosphere in which young people can prosper and reach their full potential.
“We need a reset so that we can create a better environment for our young people to thrive and create enough opportunity for them to be able to realize their full potential,” Mahama told the nation.
The President-elect also highlighted the difficulties encountered by many young Ghanaians, who, despite their abilities and hard effort, frequently confront restricted prospects.
Mr. Mahama promised that his administration would build an inclusive climate in which every young Ghanaian, regardless of background, could dream big and succeed.
