President John Dramani Mahama, has assured Ghanaians of renewed hope and recovery.
During his New Year address to the nation on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at the Jubilee House, he described the occasion as a fresh start for the country, saying, “As we stand at the threshold of a new year, I come before you with a heart full of gratitude and renewed determination, Happy New Year!”
However, he highlighted some progress clearly that, “We have restored Ghana’s credibility with international partners, successfully completed the renegotiation of our debt obligations on terms that protect our sovereignty while ensuring sustainability.
“We are beginning the process of exiting the IMF programme with dignity, not as supplicants, but as partners,” he added.
President Mahama reflected on the state of the nation he inherited, describing it as “a nation in distress” with high unemployment and weak infrastructure.
He stressed that Ghana’s resilience has brought change: “We have reduced inflation from distressing levels of 23% and above by the end of 2024, and we are hopeful of ending 2025 with inflation in the single digits, just above 5%.”
He noted that the economy is rebounding, with increased investments and a stable currency.
“We have restored business confidence and have seen a significant increase in both domestic and foreign direct investment,” he mentioned.
Source: Benedicta Quaye
