Accra, April 18, 2025 — With 102 days down and just 18 to go, President John Dramani Mahama is nearing the finish line of his ambitious 120-day social contract with the people of Ghana. Out of 26 key campaign pledges, 12 have been fulfilled, a handful are in progress, and many remain untouched.

The administration’s pledge to act with urgency, direction, and decisive leadership is now being scrutinized as citizens and analysts track every step of this critical countdown.

✅ Promises Fulfilled
President Mahama has made notable headway in some sectors:

Cabinet Appointments Delivered: Ministers named within two weeks of inauguration. Four deputy roles remain, but the bulk of the team is in place.

Leaner Government Formed: A downsized government structure aimed at cutting public expenditure.

National Economic Dialogue Held: Stakeholders gathered to craft a homegrown economic strategy.

Education Dialogue Convened: Sector-wide vision and reforms discussed with experts.

Tree for Life & Blue Water Initiative Launched: Marking a bold shift toward environmental recovery.

One Million Coders Programme: Tackles youth unemployment and boosts Ghana’s digital economy.

MahamaCares Health Fund Launched: First phase of nationwide healthcare support is operational.

E-Levy, Bet Tax & Emissions Levy Abolished: Major tax reliefs rolled out.

Women’s Development Bank Funded: Allocations made in the 2025 budget.

High-Profile Criminal Investigations Reopened: Including the Ahmed Suale case.

Compensation for Akosombo Spillage Victims: Financial relief reaching displaced families.

🔄 Promises In Progress
Some pledges have seen movement but remain incomplete:

Free Sanitary Pads for Students: Budgeted but not yet distributed.

Ongoing Investigations: Probes into the National Cathedral, Sky Train, and other projects continue.

No-Academic-Fee Policy: Funding allocated but implementation pending.

❌ Unfulfilled Pledges
A substantial number of commitments remain untouched:

Ban on Illegal Mining in Forest Reserves

Ban on Political Appointees Purchasing State Assets

Implementation of a Code of Conduct for Government Appointees

Drafting legal framework for 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 Act 2020 (Salvaged Vehicles)

Passage of a Scholarship Bill to reduce cronyism

COVID Levy Abolition – still in place

Purge of Vigilante Elements in State Security Agencies

Rollout of Adwumawura and National Apprenticeship Programmes

SOE Realignment into profit-making enterprises

⚖️ The Verdict: Can the Final 18 Days Deliver?
President Mahama’s early days have shown a clear emphasis on social protection, digital transformation, and economic relief. However, institutional reforms, anti-corruption mechanisms, and governance commitments still hang in the balance.

With 18 days left, Ghanaians are watching closely. Will this presidency be defined by early wins and momentum—or by missed deadlines and unmet expectations?

The clock is ticking—and so is public patience.