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‘We Shall Reset Our Dear Nation’: Ghana’s Returning President Mahama Vows Swift Economic Action At Inauguration

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Newly elected president, John Dramani Mahama delivered his first speech after being declared the winner of the presidential elections on December 9, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. (Photo by Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images)
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John Dramani Mahama, president-elect of the Republic of Ghana, delivers his first speech after being declared the winner of the presidential elections on December 9, 2024 in Accra, Ghana. People in Ghana are celebrating the apparent victory of opposition candidate and former President John Mahama in Saturday's presidential election. Although official results have not yet been declared, Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia has reportedly conceded his defeat, in an election that came amid a rising cost of living and high unemployment among the nation's young people. (Photo by Ernest Ankomah/Getty Images)

Central to President John Mahama’s strategy is a “24-hour economy” designed to stimulate job creation, attract investment, and energize local industries.

John Mahama was sworn in today as Ghana’s President, returning to power after winning 56.6% of the vote in December’s election.

The inauguration in the capital Accra also marked a historic moment as Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang became the first woman to serve as Vice President.

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In his address, Mahama acknowledged the country’s economic struggles, stating, “The circumstances we find ourselves in are indeed dire, and even so, I’ll be decisive and swift in my actions.”

He outlined plans to focus on economic stability, business growth, governance reforms, and anti-corruption efforts.

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“Imagine a Ghana where our markets are alive and bustling at all hours of the day,” Mahama said, emphasizing the potential for growth in agriculture and agribusiness.

He pledged to take “26 actions within my first 120 days” to drive immediate change, signaling a fast-paced start to his new term.

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