Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama today hit hard at Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, the immediate past president and his administration in the delivery of his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament today.
He described 19 December 2022 as “one of the darkest days in Ghana’s economic history” following the nation’s debt default and the announcement of a moratorium on both domestic and external debt repayments.
“We did not arrest the dollar; we strengthened the cedi to put up a good fight against the other currencies,” he said.
Mr Mahama went on to say that sound economic management extends beyond policy pronouncements and macroeconomic targets. He explained that his government’s priority is to ensure that recovery efforts translate into tangible improvements in living standards, job creation and expanded opportunities for Ghanaian youth.
He used the occasion to highlight initiatives aimed at stabilising the economy, strengthening key sectors such as energy, agriculture and manufacturing, and expanding social intervention programmes to protect vulnerable groups.
The administration’s approach combines fiscal discipline, accountability and targeted investment to restore investor confidence and accelerate national development, he added.
Mr Mahama stated that his government would be judged not merely on plans and projections, but on measurable results that positively impact the daily lives of Ghanaians, underscoring a commitment to practical outcomes and sustained progress.
Here is the link to the 2026 SONA file:///Users/masahudu/Downloads/SONA%202026%203.pdf
