I will set standard no future government can undo — Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has once again affirmed his dedication to creating a lasting legacy of strong and effective governance, one he believes future administrations will not be able to dismantle.

Speaking during a meeting with religious leaders on Friday, May 23, Mahama highlighted his resolve to revive Ghana’s economy and reinforce democratic values through firm and principled leadership.

“With effective leadership, we can turn this economy around and create a better life for our people, and that is what I’m committed to,” Mahama declared.

He underscored the need for lasting reforms designed to establish a new standard of governance in Ghana.

“We want to make sure that by the time we finish these four years, we will set such a standard in government that whichever party or whichever people come into governance cannot reverse the gains that we have made in restoring our people’s confidence in our democracy,” he explained.

Mahama also addressed remarks made by former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who had challenged the NDC’s claim of credit for the recent appreciation of the Ghanaian cedi. Speaking at the Young Executive Forum (YEF) in London, Dr. Bawumia questioned the NDC to specify which policy led to the cedi’s improved value.

“If you are to ask the NDC to point out exactly what policy they have implemented that has resulted in the appreciation of the cedi… they cannot tell you one,” Bawumia said, attributing the cedi’s strength to legacy initiatives such as the NPP’s gold purchase programme.

Responding to this, President Mahama rejected the notion that a single policy could explain the cedi’s recovery, crediting the overall leadership instead.

“Somebody says, point to one policy that you have implemented to make the cedi appreciate, and I said one policy? It's not about one policy. The answer is effective leadership,” he stated.