President Mahama is the first after Nkrumah to do very well in his first 100 days – Prof. Stephen Adei

Renowned economist and former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Professor Stephen Adei, has praised President John Dramani Mahama for his performance during his first 100 days in office.

In an interview with an Accra-based TV station on Thursday, March 6, Prof. Adei described Mahama’s early months as impressive, comparing his tenure to past administrations.

"His Excellency the President has done very well in his first 100 days. I mean, government after government—I was too young to have observed the first 100 days of Nkrumah, but thereafter, when he was overthrown, I was in my final year at training college. So therefore, I’ve seen the 100 days of every government since independence, and I will give him a very high score for what he has done," he stated.

Despite this commendation, Prof. Adei cautioned that the true test of leadership lies beyond the first few months, as tough economic decisions will be necessary to ensure stability and long-term growth.

While acknowledging the challenges ahead, he expressed optimism that President Mahama would continue making significant progress.