President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana is firmly on the path of economic recovery and renewed growth, assuring citizens and investors that the country is regaining stability and momentum.
Delivering his 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, February 27, President Mahama struck a confident and optimistic tone about the country’s direction.
“Mr Speaker, I can say to you with confidence, Ghana is back. Ghana is working again. And Ghana is open for business,” he stated to loud applause from members of the House.
The President noted that key economic indicators are showing steady improvement, attributing the turnaround to firm policy decisions made at the start of his administration.
“The fundamentals are improving, and the path to sustained acceleration is very clear to everyone,” he said. “From the outset, we resolved to choose discipline over waste, reform over excuses, and stability over speculation.”
According to him, the government’s immediate priority upon assuming office was to stabilise the economy and restore order to public finances.
“As a responsible government, our first order of business was to halt the economic haemorrhaging and restore order to our public finances,” President Mahama explained.
He outlined measures including tightening expenditure and commitment controls, improving payables reporting, and conducting a comprehensive audit of 2024 commitments to restore credibility and fiscal discipline.
“These measures have begun to deliver some of the most remarkable economic outcomes in decades,” he added.
As Ghana prepares to celebrate its 69th Independence Anniversary, the President said the country has every reason to be hopeful about the future.
“We do so not only with pride in our past, but also with renewed hope for our future,” he said. “We are building prosperity through sound policy, responsible governance, and inclusive growth. We are restoring hope by delivering on our promises and proving that good leadership makes a measurable difference in our people’s lives.”
President Mahama further highlighted what he described as the success of the government’s reform agenda.
“The Resetting Ghana Agenda is working. The Accra Reset is gaining momentum. And together, they are laying the foundation for a stronger, more resilient, and more prosperous Ghana,” he declared.
In a metaphor and a lighter note that captured the mood of his address, the President likened Ghana’s progress to an aircraft preparing for departure.
“Our nation is on the runway. It is in take-off mode. And you are all advised to fasten your seatbelts,” he said, signalling what he believes will be a period of accelerated growth and transformation.