Mahama’s agricultural promises “on track”

An agricultural research scientist, Professor Roger Kanton, has stated that President John Dramani Mahama’s commitments to the agricultural sector are largely on track, based on actions taken within the first year of his second administration.

Speaking at a roundtable discussion organised by Channel One TV on the topic John Mahama 2.0: A Thematic Assessment of Year One on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, Professor Kanton said an assessment of the President’s promises against implementation so far shows encouraging progress.

“When you take what the President said he will do and what he has done so far, I think, so far so good,” he said.

Professor Kanton highlighted the introduction of flagship programmes such as Feed Ghana and the 24-Hour Economy as evidence of the government’s commitment to transforming the agricultural sector.

He noted that these initiatives align with the four key agricultural priorities outlined by the President during the campaign, adding that implementation has either begun or advanced significantly.

“If you look at these generally in line with the four key things they promised to do, they are on track. They either have been initiated or they are deeper into its implementation,” he said.

Professor Kanton identified these four key initiatives as the Nkukor Nkitinkiti programme, the establishment of farm banks, the creation of farmer service centres, and the development of mechanisation centres, describing them as practical steps to support farmers and boost productivity across the sector.

He stressed that sustained implementation of these programmes will be critical to achieving long-term growth and ensuring food security in Ghana.