It's not my style to shift blame but the state of our nation is not good - Mahama

Parliament House/Accra, Ghana - 27 Feb, 2025 - President John Dramani Mahama painted a bleak picture of Ghana's current state in his first State of the Nation Address, stating that the country is facing a severe crisis.

He expressed his sadness about the nation's economic struggles and the hardships Ghanaians are facing.

President Mahama stressed the urgency of addressing Ghana's economic crisis, highlighting two key upcoming events: the National Economic Dialogue on March 3rd and 4th, and the Finance Minister's budget presentation on March 11th.

Accordingto him, these events will provide a thorough examination of the country's economic challenges and potential solutions, paving the way for a brighter economic future.

Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to tackling the crisis head-on, assuring Ghanaians that he will work tirelessly to find solutions rather than shy away from the challenges. This commitment is crucial, given the severity of the economic crisis, which has led to inflation, depreciation of the cedi, and a rise in cost of living.

“I am sad to report that the state of our nation is not good,” he stated, highlighting the severe economic crisis and the unprecedented hardships faced by Ghanaians.

“Mr. Speaker, it is not my style to lament and shift blame when confronted with challenges,” he asserted. “I have therefore not come here to lament on the state of our country, though there is much to lament about.”

Source: Lead News Online

Mahama's address comes at a critical time for Ghana, which is facing rising inflation, debt servicing, and revenue mobilization challenges. The World Bank has noted that Ghana's economic growth has been impacted by external shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic ¹.

The President's commitment to addressing the crisis will be closely watched by Ghanaians, who are eagerly awaiting solutions to the country's economic woes.