President John Mahama’s first 100 days in office have been marked by bold decisions and quick actions aimed at fixing the economy, improving education, protecting the environment, and ensuring good governance.To make government more efficient, Mahama reduced the number of ministries from 30 to 23. He also appointed 42 ministers, who were all approved by Parliament in just two weeks. He stopped the sale of state lands and paused the use of public funds for the National Cathedral project. A Constitution Review Committee was also set up to recommend changes to Ghana’s laws.On the economic front, Mahama created a team to lead national talks on recovery and also formed a committee to review workers’ salaries. He reduced Hajj fees and hostel charges at the University of Ghana to ease financial pressure on citizens.In education, he introduced plans to use local languages in early childhood teaching, build more libraries, provide free textbooks, and revive abandoned school projects like the E-blocks and TVET centers.For the environment, he launched programs to stop illegal mining and restore forests and rivers. In security, he reopened investigations into past election violence and corruption cases.
President John Dramani Mahama’s first 100 days in office have been filled with actions to improve Ghana’s economy, education, governance, and environment. His quick decisions show he is serious about change, although there is still more to be done.One of his first steps was to reduce the number of ministries from 30 to 23. This was to make government smaller and save money. He also appointed 42 ministers, including regional and cabinet ministers, and all were approved by Parliament in just 14 days. He set up a Constitution Review Committee to help improve the laws of the country. Mahama also stopped the sale of government lands and paused the use of public funds for building the National Cathedral.In terms of the economy, he formed a committee to plan a national dialogue on recovery. Another committee was set up to discuss fair wages for public sector workers. To support ordinary Ghanaians, he reduced Hajj fares from GHS75,000 to GHS62,000, and lowered student hostel fees at the University of Ghana.In education, Mahama formed a team to organize a National Education Forum. His government plans to use local languages in early education, train more teachers, and provide free textbooks. He also promised to complete abandoned school projects like E-blocks and TVET centers.On the environment, he ordered a stop to illegal mining and introduced two new programs: “Tree for Life” and the “Blue Water Initiative,” to restore damaged lands and water bodies.When it comes to justice and security, Mahama directed the police to reopen investigations into unresolved cases from past elections, such as the Ayawaso West Wuogon violence and the murder of journalist Ahmed Suale. He also formed a team to investigate stolen state assets by corrupt officials.Mahama’s first 100 days show a strong and focused start. He has laid a foundation for progress, even though some promises are still waiting to be fulfilled. Ghanaians are watching closely to see how he continues in the contactming months.
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