President-elect John Dramani Mahama tells DW Ghana at risk due to regional insecurity

Ghana is preparing to usher in a new government, after John Mahama's landslide victory in last week's presidential election. The change comes at a crucial time. Ghana is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, involving high inflation and a debt default. It will be an uphill task, but Mahama promises to bring Ghana the "reset" it needs. Ghana has been an example of relative political and economic stability in a volatile region with the fight against violent extremism, and military coups in countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. DW News Africa Eddy Micah, Jr asked the incoming president, in the light of insecurity and a number of military takeovers in West African countries. Is Ghana facing similar risk of instability?

Chapters:
0:00 John Dramani Mahama on his ideas for 'resetting' Ghana
2:06 Reset measurement 1: efficiency in governance
3:18 Reset measurement 2: transparent debt management
4:45 Mahama covers the pillars of his vision for a 24-hour economy
5:53 Attracting foreign businesses to Ghana
7:44 Mahama defends his first term presidency
11:00 The focuses Mahama will set with his new administration
14:13 ECOWAS responsibility in aiding crisis-riddled countries
16:56 Mahama on Ghana's risk of instability
18:17 Strategies to combat youth unemployment
20:22 Addressing 'galamsey', environmental consequences and reforestation

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[richnehemiah]

We Ghanaians will work hard and stand firmly by President Mahama so that his visions can come to pass to the benefit of all of us . May God bless our homeland Ghana and make our nation Great and Strong.

[Forex_Uncovered]

Proud to have a President again who accounts to the media and communicates his plans clearly. I nearly forgot what it’s like to hear our president answer directly to the people.

[sebbvell]

All my love to Ghana 🇬🇭 from Venezuela 🇻🇪

[bokoko]

His touch on the galamsey with details and field terms shows a person who cares and actually has a focus and plan. We dey your back

[kwadwomensa]

The campaign definitely took a toll on the president-elect. I have been following his interviews and public appearances, and clearly he is under the weather. Take time to rest and recover, Sir. The job ahead for you and your administration is a huge one. Best wishes!!!

[Kara-Talia_Menelik]

Brilliant questioning by the journalist. And brilliant answers as well. Well done both

[GameliAkuinor-ic]

We love you JM and you have our full support.

[maraaba]

Clear and coincise! I pray his ministers don't disappoint.

[harryferguson]

The outgoing president would've never availed himself for such a great interaction. Well done guys.

[earthychild]

This man came this time to make Agriculture so lovely, so easy, so beautiful, and so likable to the youth to enter into
Agriculture to the youth
Agriculture to every Ghanaian

[whereitallbegun]

The happiest time to be a ghanaian under this PRESIDENT!! We've suffered enough under this 8 years!! MAKE GHANA GREAT!

[saxonmichaelopare]

Proud of you and we wish you all the best sir!!!

[iam]

❤ Our President we the Ghanaian YOUTHS Loves You Very Much....

We are Prepare to Help You Develop Ghana.

We ask for BIG ACCOUNTABILITY,

We ask for the LAW to work Equally for All Ghanaians. ⛔️ CLEAN THE JUDICIARY SYSTEM OF CORRUPT JUDGES.

HELP THE DEVELOP THE AGRO BASE INDUSTRIES + PLANT WHAT YOU EAT POLICY.

DEVELOP YOUTH EMPLOYABLE SKILLS.

REDUCE GOVERNMENT WASTE + EFFICIENT PUBLIC SERVICE.

REGULATE THE OPEN MARKET PRICING + OLD WAY OF DOING BUSINESS SHOULD BE OVER

WIDEN REVENUE COLLECTION AT DISTRICT LEVEL.

[princepcmj]

All my love to ghana from zambia 🇿🇲🇿🇲🇿🇲❤️

[saahreuben]

You can clearly see that, despite the president-elect not being in the best of health, he still made time for this interview. This demonstrates his selflessness and humility—qualities that stand in stark contrast to the outgoing president, who claims to be a human rights lawyer but does not exhibit the same commitment.

[joelabantey]

I really did appreciate it, all the questions & Mr. President was brave enough to talk the talk & I hope he is also ready to walk the walk.

[tampuriabubakari]

Great Gonja man from Bole! We are proud of you at home and we continue to raise the bar as Royal Ginjas

[albertappiah]

Great submissions Mr President-elect. Very candid, and well articulated. We are proud and blessed to have you govern us. It is my humble wish that you stay strong, healthy and anointed throughout your journey as a leader. God bless you.

[WalterPanafrican]

My humble advice to H.E. Mahama, please Mr. President, you have taken time to work hard during campay, and I thank God you won. My advice is to take a week off the public and be under strong medication for the flu and rest well. This will renew your energy comes 7 January 2025.
I wish you a quick recovery. May Jehovah Rafa heal you through the stripes of Jesus Christ.

[kuchojoe]

John Mahama we love you papa. Wishing you a seedy recovery ❤