President John Dramani Mahama has underlined his commitment to leaving a legacy of good governance that no subsequent administration will be able to reverse.
During a meeting with the clergy on Friday, May 23, Mahama emphasised his desire to rebuild Ghana’s economy and enhance democratic ideals through strong and principled leadership.
“With effective leadership, we can turn this economy around and create a better life for our people, and that is what I’m committed to,” Mahama told the crowd.
He also emphasised the significance of long-term reforms that would establish a new standard 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 whichever people come into governance cannot reverse the gains that we have made in restoring our people’s confidence in our democracy,” according to him.
Mahama also addressed recent statements made by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who questioned the NDC’s claim to credit for Ghana’s recent cedi appreciation. During a discussion with the Young Executive Forum (YEF) in London, Dr. Bawumia asked the NDC to identify a single policy that has contributed to the cedi’s improved performance.
Bawumia attributed the cedi’s strength to legacy measures like the NPP’s gold purchase program, stating that the NDC is unable to provide specific policies that have led to its appreciation.
In response, President Mahama refuted the notion that a single strategy should be credited for the cedi’s recovery, instead attributing the gains to overall leadership.
“Someone asks, ‘Point to one policy that you have introduced to make the cedi appreciate,’ and I respond, ‘One policy? It’s not just one policy. “The answer is effective leadership,” he explained.
