Resetting Ghana means transforming governance, production, and prosperity – Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has called on all Ghanaians to play an active role in national development while pledging to lead with integrity, humility, and dedication.

He made the remarks during Ghana’s 69th Independence Day celebrations on Friday, March 6, held under the theme “Building Prosperity, Inspiring Hope.”

Addressing the public at the forecourt of Jubilee House, the President stressed the dangers of corruption, describing it as “a cancer that erodes the very foundations of our nation.”

“Every cedi stolen from the public purse represents a classroom robbed of textbooks, a hospital left without medicine, and a road left uncompleted,” he said, highlighting how mismanagement continues to undermine national progress.

Reflecting on Ghana’s history and the nation’s founding fathers, President Mahama paid tribute to Kwame Nkrumah and other national heroes who shaped the country’s independence and inspired continental consciousness.

“Nkrumah did not only grant us independence; he awaken within us a sense of consciousness and a continental purpose. Starting with the UGCC and eventually the CPP, along with the countless unsung heroes and patriots, they sparked a movement that altered the course of African history,” he said.

Speaking directly to the youth, the President encouraged them to embrace the opportunities of their generation.

“To the young people of this country, I see you, I hear you and I believe in your potential. You belong to a generation that is armed with tools and opportunities that earlier generations could hardly have imagined,” he said.

On his government’s mandate, President Mahama reiterated the vision of the Reset Ghana agenda.

“My fellow citizens, when I took office you granted me a clear mandate to reset our nation. Resetting Ghana goes beyond simply managing our issues; it involves transforming how we govern, how we produce, and how we share the fruits of our prosperity,” he stated.

He further emphasised that national progress depends on the collective efforts of all citizens.

“Wherever you are, whatever you do, do your part with excellence. Do it for Ghana, for Africa, and for the generations yet unborn,” President Mahama urged.

The 69th Independence Day celebration brought together dignitaries, Ministers of State, members of the diplomatic corps, traditional leaders, and invited members of the public. The event included military parades, cultural displays, and performances that celebrated Ghana’s achievements while inspiring hope for the nation’s future.