With 102 days down and just 18 to go, President John Dramani Mahama’s bold 120-day social contract with the people of Ghana is nearing its deadline.
Out of 26 campaign-time commitments, 12 have been fulfilled, a few are visibly in progress, but a significant number remain untouched.
The Mahama administration promised urgency, direction, and decisive leadership—and now the nation is holding him to his word.
✅ Promises Fulfilled
Cabinet Appointments Delivered: A list of ministers was nominated within two weeks of the inauguration. Even though he has four deputy ministers to nominate to complete his promised number of 60 ministers, this promise has largely been fulfilled.
Leaner Government Formed: The administration downsized portfolios to reduce public expenditure.
National Economic Dialogue Held: Stakeholders met to craft a homegrown fiscal strategy.
Education Dialogue Convened: Experts and citizens collaborated on a new vision for the sector.
‘Tree for Life’ and ‘Blue Water Initiative’ Launched: Environmental recovery has taken center stage.
One Million Coders Programme Introduced: A step toward digital transformation and youth employment.
MahamaCares Health Fund Launched: The first phase of health support is now active.
E-Levy, Bet Tax & Emissions Levy Abolished: Ghanaians and small businesses now breathe easier.
Women’s Development Bank Funded: Seed money allocated in the national budget.
High-Profile Criminal Investigations Reopened: Including the long-demanded probe into journalist Ahmed Suale’s murder.
Compensation Allocated for Akosombo Spillage Victims: Relief is finally reaching affected families.
🔄 In Progress
Allocation for free sanitary pads for students – yet to distribute
Investigations Ongoing: National Cathedral, Sky Train, and other controversial projects under scrutiny.
Allocation for ‘No-Academic-Fee’ policy – Yet to be implemented
❌ Yet to Be Fulfilled
As the countdown continues, the following pledges remain either unaddressed or without public progress:
Ban on Illegal Mining in Forest Reserves
Ban on Political Appointees Buying State Assets
Code of Conduct for Government Appointees
Drafting legal documents needed for implementation of the 24-Hour Economy
Establishment of the Accelerated Export Development Council (AEDC)
Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)
Launch of the ‘Black Star Experience’ Tourism Brand
Independent Probe into Akosombo/Kpong Dam Spillage
Review of Customs (Amendment) Act 2020 (on salvaged vehicles)
Scholarship Bill to Curb Cronyism and Nepotism
Abolition of COVID Levy (Still in effect)
Purge of Vigilante Elements in State Security Agencies
Job-Creation Programmes (Adwumawura, National Apprenticeship) – no rollout yet
SOE Realignment into Profit-Making Enterprises
The Verdict: Will 120 Days Be Enough?
At least 11 promises down, several in the works, but a lot more key policies still unfulfilled. While Mahama’s administration has demonstrated speed on economic relief and social protection, major structural and institutional reforms are still hanging in the balance.
Ghanaians gave him a second chance on the strength of clear, time-bound promises. Now, the next 18 days could define whether this presidency begins with momentum—or missed opportunities.
The clock is ticking.
