“I will pay modest allowances to our Assembly Members and am committed to that promise.”
“Ghana is enhancing its defence mechanism, diplomacy and intelligence sharing to safeguarding our territory and protecting our country against extremism and terrorist groups.”
“Ghana’s security remains relatively stable despite several chieftaincy disputes.”
“Government is committed to completing all housing projects beginning with the Saglemi Affordable Housing project.”
“Government will tackle galamsey menace with decisive efforts to save our environment and public health.”
“Government is committed to reclaim mined-out areas under its “Blue Water’ initiative as ecological recovery zones and set up 50,000 plantation.”
“We will reopen a transparent process for a National Airline.”
“Government to establish State of the Art Pilot Training Academy in Ho.”
“We will regularise the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes.”
“A feasibility study is to be conducted into coastal transport service to reduce road traffic and environmental pollution.”
“Almost 85 per cent of road projects have stalled with government owing road contractors GHS20 billion between 2018 and 2024.”
“The Black Stars which is a pale shadow of itself will play two world cup matches next month and Ghanaians must hold Ghana Football Association accountable.”
“There will be no secrecy in how much the government spends on the national teams.”
“The Pan African month will be part of the ‘Blackstar experience’. It would include street carnivals, a film week, a fashion festival, a food fair, theoretical and drama performances, concert party competitions and monthly domestic tourism destinations.”
“We will position the Blackstar Experience as a uniquely Ghanaian tourism brand.”
“We are committed to revitalising the Accra Marine project.”
“We will renovate the Osu Castle and areas around it to serve as a tourist site.”
“Government will ensure that five percent of all employments will be reserved for Persons with Disability.”
“The initial funding for Women’s bank will be provided for in the upcoming [2025] budget presentation.”
“Ghana Trust Fund, also known as “Mahama Care” will provide healthcare for non-communicable diseases including dialysis and cancer treatments.”
“We are committed to implementing the free primary health care.”
“Government will revive the Onua do Mobile Health Vans to provide healthcare to remote communities.”
“We must make our health systems more resilient to shock.”
“There is no dedicated funding source for the gargantuan project of Agenda 111 . As I speak, no single Agenda 111 project is operational.”
“Four hundred million dollars was dispensed under Agenda 111.”
“Academic freedom will be upheld.”
“PWDs who make to the tertiary level will pay no fees.”
“We will established TVET Centre of excellence in every region.”
“We do not believe in building single STEM facilities. We believe STEM must be part of every secondary school.”
“I, President John Dramani Mahama, will not cancel the free SHS programme. I am determined to make it better by improving its implementation.”
“No new schools will be built in this country without teachers’ accommodation.”
“There will be 20% allowance for teachers who agree to serve in rural areas.”
“Government to introduce Standardised Sign Language from kindergarten to Junior High School.”
“Quality education remains a top priority.”
“ICT education will be integrated into early childhood education.”
“We will resoure the Islamic Education Unit to recruit more Arabic teachers for English and Arabic schools.”
“Government to introduce electric motorcycle scheme through hire purchase to boost ‘okada’ busines.”
“We will introduce short military training as part of the National service programme, to instill a sense of discipline among the youth.”
“The 80,000 National Service Scheme ghost names would have yielded GHS 55 million every month.”
“As part of the Operation Recover All Loot(ORAL), I have asked investigation into the National Service Scheme ghost names.”
“About 2 million youth are unemployed, posing a security risk to the country. The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment will address the challenge.”
“Nkoko Nkitsinkintsi Project will benefit 55,000 households and reduce Ghana’s annual poultry import of $300 million.”
“The government is working towards eliminating import in the poultry sector.”
“We assure the people of Secondi and the Western Region that we are going to bring life back into your area.”
“Government will soon set up a Renewal Energy and Green Transition Fund to reduce dependency on the national grid.”
“We need to reset the country and build a sustainable nation.”
“Together, we shall build the Ghana we all want.”
President Mahama calls on the Minority in Parliament to participate in the National Economic Dialogue set for March.
“We commended Trade Union Congress for understanding with government on the 10 per cent base pay increase.”
“Trust our competence to turn the economy around.”
“Bondholders will be paid to the last pesewa due them.”
“Our debts in the next four years will amounts to GHC280 billion.”
“We have built additional buffers in the Sinking Fund.”
“The Sinking Fund shows a balance of $64,000.”
“We are doubling our efforts to complete all outstanding projects.”
“There are currently 55 stalled projects due to the default on debt.”
“The IMF restrains did not prevent the previous government from reckless spending.”
“The financial sector continues to struggle.”
The financial sector is still struggling despite spending GHS29.9 billion for financial clean-up.”
“Energy sector faces significant financial crises.”
“Several state agencies are in debts including ECG with debt of GHS68 billion.”
“Despite the existence of ESLA over the past eight years, the previous administration has left us with a staggering debt of 70 billion Ghana Cedis in the energy sector.”
“We are saddled with staggering debt.”
“Cocobod is highly indebted.”
“We have inherited a country that is broken on many fronts.”
“I’m not here to lament but to solve problems.”
“I, John Dramani Mahama, will fix the economic crisis facing the country and reset it on a path of growth and prosperity.”
“I promised to fix dumsor and l did.”
“I understand why I was elected with such high voter confidence and that is to solve Ghana’s problems.”
President John Mahama expresses gratitude to Parliament for approving his ministerial nominees with dispatch, which he says is unmatched in the Fourth Republic.
Accra, Feb 27, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama delivers on Thursday, February 27, his State of the Nation Address (SONA) to Parliament.
The SONA, which is in conformity with Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, affords the President an opportunity to highlight his successes and to unveil the Government’s agenda for this year.
Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana, states that the President shall deliver a message on the SONA to Parliament at the start of each session and before the dissolution of Parliament.
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