Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama underscored the importance of collective sacrifice to rebuild the stability disrupted by the previous government.
“We all knew the economy was in crisis, but some of the things I'm discovering myself, I mean, it's been a criminal handling of our economy,” he said, adding that the Office of Government Machinery has also reduced expenditures to prevent wasteful spending.
Mahama assured workers that his administration is committed to fairness, proposing an independent emoluments committee to set salaries for all, including the president. He appealed for patience, calling 2025 a “year of correction” before larger economic improvements can be made.
“We are prepared to walk this journey with you,” he stated, promising that as the economy recovers, workers will see greater benefits.