Veteran politician Alhaji Mohammed Haroon has praised the John Dramani Mahama-led administration, rating its performance at 70% in its first year. He credits the government for easing economic hardship, strengthening transparency and accountability, and fulfilling key campaign promises, particularly those aimed at improving livelihoods and restoring public confidence in state institutions.
Some notable achievements highlighted include:
– School Feeding Programme: The government’s directive for schools to use locally produced food, seen as a more sustainable approach.
– Youth Empowerment: Initiatives like the Adwumawura Program and seed money for the Women’s Development Bank aim to boost employment.
– Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET): Emphasis on developing TVET to equip youth with skills, enhancing employability and entrepreneurship.
– Economic Stability: The cedi has strengthened by 30%, and inflation has been cut in half, leading to more affordable commodity prices.
Haroon urges the government to sustain these gains and deepen stakeholder engagement to ensure policies reflect the people’s needs and aspirations.
