Mahama Vows to Right Akufo-Addo's Wrongs in New Year's Message

Accra, Ghana - January 01, 2025 - President-elect John Dramani Mahama has vowed to transform Ghana's economy and governance, marking a significant departure from the outgoing Akufo-Addo administration.

In his New Year's address for 2025, Mahama emphasized his commitment too tackle corruption, promote transparency, and restore integrity in governance.

Mahama, who won the 2024 presidential election with 56.55% of the vote, pledged to implement a 24-hour economy policy, expand job opportunities, and transform Ghana into an export-driven economy. He also vowed to create an environment that fosters innovation, sustainable development, and entrepreneurship, ensuring that Ghana's youth can achieve their dreams at home.

The President-Elect reiterated his commitment to good governance, promising to correct the outgoing administration's wrongs, tackle corruption, and reduce excessive government expenditures. He assured citizens that their voices will be heard and that together, they will build a Ghana that reflects their collective hopes and dreams.

Mahama also addressed the youth, urging them to believe in themselves and their potential, and assuring business owners and entrepreneurs that his administration will support their efforts to create jobs and wealth.

“We will work tirelessly to correct the outgoing administration’s many wrongs, tackle corruption with dogged determination, and reduce excessive government expenditures. Each citizen’s voice will be heard, and together, we will build a Ghana that reflects our collective hopes and dreams—the Ghana we all want and voted convincingly for.

“Together, let us embrace positivity and hope. Let us stand united in the belief that we can reset our economy, restore dignity and integrity and renew our collective commitment to building the Ghana we want—a Ghana of opportunities, equity, and shared success.”

“To business owners and entrepreneurs, I want to assure you that my administration will support your efforts to create jobs and wealth. We are committed to removing barriers, simplifying processes, and providing the necessary resources to empower you to build and expand your businesses.”

Find Mahama's New Year's Address below.

January 01, 2025

2025 New Year Message

''Fellow citizens, my brothers and sisters.

As we begin the new year 2025, Lordina and I wish each of you a year filled with the promise

of a productive and prosperous 2025. We thank God for guiding our paths through the past

year. I trust Him to do something new in our lives.

This year marks not merely the beginning of another chapter but a renewed promise to you—

a promise of hope, progress, and shared prosperity. In the coming months, we will embark on

a purposeful, enthusiastic and enterprising journey to reset the Ghanaian economy for growth

and jobs.

My administration is committed to implementing our 24-hour economy policy—expanding job

opportunities and transforming Ghana into an export-driven economy. Together, we will

create an environment that fosters entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable

development, ensuring that our youth can achieve their dreams right here at home.

My vision for our great nation includes a lean, efficient government that is responsive to your

aspirations as a proud Ghanaian. We will work tirelessly to correct the outgoing

administration's many wrongs, tackle corruption with dogged determination, and reduce

excessive government expenditures. Each citizen’s voice will be heard, and together, we will

build a Ghana that reflects our collective hopes and dreams—the Ghana we all want and voted

convincingly for.

To the youth, you are our most valuable asset. Your energy, creativity, and passion are vital to

our future success. I urge you to believe in yourselves and in the endless possibilities that lie

ahead. Your participation will be crucial as we work together to cultivate a thriving economy

and forge a brighter future for all.

To business owners and entrepreneurs, I want to assure you that my administration will

support your efforts to create jobs and wealth. We are committed to removing barriers,

simplifying processes, and providing the necessary resources to empower you to build and

expand your businesses.

Together, let us embrace positivity and hope. Let us stand united in the belief that we can reset

our economy, restore dignity and integrity, and renew our collective commitment to building

the Ghana we want—a Ghana of opportunities, equity, and shared success.

As we celebrate this new year, let us commit to working together, hand in hand, to achieve our

goals and dreams. I am upbeat about fulfilling my campaign promises, knowing we can and will

make a difference working together.

Here’s to a transformative and prosperous 2025 for all of us.

May this year be filled with strength, resilience, and the unwavering belief that we can achieve

great things for our beloved country, Ghana.

Happy New Year!''

Source: Florence Kyei / Lead News Online