President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for Ghana in 2026, signalling a faster pace of reforms and development programmes aimed at strengthening social protection, transforming the economy and consolidating democratic governance.
In his New Year’s Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, President Mahama said the progress recorded in 2025 has laid a solid foundation for the next phase of national development, stressing that the focus for the new year will be on scaling up initiatives and delivering tangible results.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to quality education, announcing that the digitalisation of schools will continue to ensure classrooms across the country are equipped for 21st-century learning.
On healthcare, the President said the government will operationalise Universal Health Coverage through the Free Primary Health Care Programme to ensure that no Ghanaian is denied medical care due to financial constraints. He added that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will provide support for persons living with non-communicable diseases.
President Mahama also outlined plans to strengthen food security and boost agricultural productivity, noting that agriculture will be repositioned from a subsistence activity into a commercially viable sector through mechanisation, value addition and improved access to markets.
In the energy sector, he disclosed that the government is working towards achieving a 30 percent renewable energy share in the national energy mix, a move he said will reduce energy costs and promote environmental sustainability.
Addressing housing needs, the President announced plans to deliver social housing units through public-private partnerships to help reduce the country’s housing deficit.
On governance, President Mahama pledged to intensify the fight against corruption, insisting there would be no “sacred cows” and that every public cedi would be accounted for.
He also revealed that his administration will implement the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee to strengthen the 1992 Constitution and deepen Ghana’s democratic gains.
According to the President, the outlined initiatives reflect a renewed resolve to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous Ghana in the years ahead.
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