President John Dramani Mahama has in his one year in office looked backed, reflecting on his government saying it has made difficult decisions that have laid the foundations for Ghana’s future development.
Speaking during a non-denominational event at the forecourt of the Jubilee House on Wednesday, the President acknowledged that the results of these decisions may not be immediately visible but emphasised that they are designed to guide the country towards sustainable growth.
“As we look back on the past year, we do so honestly. We have taken difficult decisions, we have undertaken difficult reforms, and we have laid the foundations that may not yet be visible, but are for the sustainable progress of our country,” he said.
He also noted that his government has restored confidence in Ghana both locally and internationally over the past year. “We have prioritised economy stabilisation, institutional reforms, social protection and the restoration of confidence both within our country and in the international community.”
“The work we have begun is far from finished, but today reminds us that progress is not measured only by numbers, by charts and diagrams, it is also measured by hope that is restored, by trust that is rebuilt and correct directions that are regained,” he added.
President Mahama also affirmed that his administration has established a solid foundation for Ghana’s future growth, following a year of challenging but essential policy reforms.
He explained that the government’s primary focus over the past year had been on restoring economic stability and rebuilding confidence both locally and internationally.
“We have prioritised economic stabilisation, institutional reforms, social protection and the restoration of confidence, both within our country and also in the international community,” he added.
President Mahama further noted that the thanksgiving service served as an opportunity to reflect on the progress made so far and to express gratitude for the resilience of Ghanaians as the country continues its journey towards sustained growth and development.
On his part, the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Stephen Wengam, also urged Ghanaians to show gratitude to God for what he described as visible signs of national transformation over the past year.
Speaking at the service, themed “The Impact of Gratitude to God and Its Impact on Development,” Rev. Wengam said thanksgiving was essential in sustaining development and progress.
“We will all agree that in the past year, we have seen the economy stabilise, we have also seen our currency doing well,” he said.
He added that Ghana’s recent progress had attracted positive attention from outside the country.
“I have had friends outside Ghana who have called and are full of praise for our leader for what God has done in the past year. Transformation calls for thanksgiving,” Rev. Wengam stated.
He emphasised that gratitude not only acknowledges divine intervention but also fosters unity, humility and a shared commitment to sustaining national development.
The service, dubbed National Thanksgiving Service is organised to mark his one year in office as the sixth president of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.
He was sworn into office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, by the former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.
By Gifty Boateng