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Zawya
3 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
President Mahama Ends ‘Thank You' Tour: Calls for Unity, Economic Transformation, and Peace
President John Dramani Mahama on Friday concluded his national 'Thank You' Tour triumphantly in Dambai, Oti Region. The tour, a journey of appreciation and dialogue, saw the President reaffirm his commitment to governing Ghana with sincerity, dedication, vision, and integrity. Throughout his engagements across the 16 regions, President Mahama emphasised the crucial role of traditional leaders. He reiterated his dedication to strengthening traditional governance frameworks and improving the capacity of Chiefs to actively and meaningfully participate in national decision-making processes. Addressing a lively and colourful durbar in Dambai, President Mahama gave an encouraging update on his administration's flagship economic plan. 'I am pleased to report that our Reset Agenda is firmly on track,' he declared. 'We have begun a bold and necessary journey—to reset our economy, rebuild national institutions, and restore hope. This is the Reset Agenda, grounded in fairness, discipline, inclusion, and accountability.' He encouraged Ghanaians to embrace a new mindset and actively engage in the transformative national journey. President Mahama called for collective action to unlock the potential of the country: 'The time to act is now. I urge you to embrace the opportunities presented by our flagship initiatives—from the 24-Hour Economy to the National Apprenticeship Programme, Free Primary Healthcare, Digital Governance, and Export-Led Industrialisation.' A significant portion of the President's address was dedicated to the indispensable role of peace in fostering national development. He expressed deep concern over the recent insecurity in Nkwanta, condemning the 'unfortunate killing, maiming of innocent people and destruction to property over disagreements' as utterly unacceptable. Mr Mahama said, 'All these things I've talked about, all this infrastructure development I've talked about, cannot take place if we do not have peace. And that's why the development in Nkwanta is troubling.' He made a fervent appeal to all parties involved, 'I wish to appeal to all those in Nkwanta who are involved in the conflict to please lay down your arms.' Responding to an appeal by Nana Soglo Alloh IV, Paramount Chief of the Likpe Traditional Area and President of the Oti Regional House of Chiefs, for a military barracks in Nkwanta, President Mahama stated that there is a need for local, sustainable solutions over military intervention. He argued that resources dedicated to a military camp could be better invested in life-changing development projects. 'It's completely unacceptable,' he stated firmly. 'Let's use our traditional mechanisms to establish peace. We should be fighting poverty, not fighting each other. We should be asking for hospitals and schools and jobs and things, not military camps.' The President shared positive feedback from the 2025 Mid-year Budget Review, indicating Ghanaians are satisfied with the government's economic management so far. He defined the 'Reset Agenda' as a bold journey to reset our economy, rebuild national institutions, and restore hope, all grounded in fairness, discipline, inclusion, and accountability. President Mahama urged everyone to seize opportunities from flagship initiatives like the 24-Hour Economy, National Apprenticeship Programme, Free Primary Healthcare, Digital Governance and Export-Led Industrialisation The President expressed deep concern about the insecurity in Nkwanta, appealing for an end to the conflict. 'All this development cannot take place if we do not have peace,' he stressed. 'We should be fighting poverty, not fighting each other. We should be asking for hospitals and schools and jobs and things, not military camps.' Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.
Zawya
18-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Ghana: President Mahama welcomes London Mayor
President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday reaffirmed Ghana's firm commitment to international trade and investment, outlining the wide-ranging reforms actively fostering economic transformation and better governance. He was speaking during a courtesy call from the Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan. The President stated that these strategic reforms, begun just six months into his administration, are already showing tangible results. He spoke about the renewed business confidence, the relative appreciation of the Cedi, and a decreasing inflation rate as important signs of economic stability and progress, especially after recent global challenges and inherited public debt burdens. 'We are striving to cultivate a new sense of thinking, a fresh approach to doing things, and to ensure that we effectively serve the people who elected us to lead,' President Mahama stated. He elaborated on key government initiatives, including the '24-Hour Economy' policy, drawing inspiration from London, a city he described as 'never sleeping.' The President explained, 'We've launched a 24-Hour Economy initiative to harness Ghana's vibrant youthful population and address the challenges of rapid urbanisation by promoting continuous economic activity and opportunities.' President Mahama further emphasised Ghana's burgeoning digital landscape, indicating the country's readiness to fully integrate into the global FinTech community with numerous digital services and innovative companies emerging across the country. He also reiterated the government's strong focus on agriculture and agribusiness as vital sectors for creating more opportunities, particularly for young people. Discussions between the two leaders also delved into the deep historical and business ties connecting Accra and London. President Mahama acknowledged Accra's rapid growth and expressed Ghana's keen interest in learning from London's extensive expertise in urban planning, efficient transport systems, modern waste management solutions, and effective flood control strategies. 'For a city like London, the efficiency of your transport system, even with perceived challenges, is truly remarkable,' the President noted, adding, 'We aspire to develop similar reliable systems where punctuality is the norm for our citizens.' In his remarks, Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan congratulated President Mahama on his re-election and commended the positive signals his administration is sending to the international community regarding Ghana's potential. He praised the invaluable contributions of Londoners of Ghanaian origin, who are enriching various sectors of the city's economy and public life, from healthcare and transport to the arts. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency, Republic of Ghana.
