120 Days of building The Ghana we want - The Reset Agenda is on course

Upcoming events often hint at what is to come. This idea is captured in the Akan saying, "AgorƆ b3sƆ a, efiri anƆpa." It means that the enjoyment of a performance should be clear from the start.

In governance, the first 100 days of a new administration are crucial. This period serves as a benchmark for assessing success and priorities. While not legally required, it indicates a leader's performance and influence.

Key aspects of the "First 100 Days" include:

Setting the Tone:
This time establishes the administration's direction and priorities. It also shows how they will work with other government branches.

Legislative Achievements:
Initial actions like executive orders and legislation are closely watched during this period.

Public Perception:
The first 100 days can greatly shape public opinion about a leader.

Legacy Formation:
Early actions may influence a leader's overall legacy in office.

The term "first 100 days" is linked to Franklin D. Roosevelt’s presidency. He used it during a radio address about Congress's 100-day session.

In Ghana, ahead of the 2024 elections, candidate John Dramani Mahama introduced a 120-day social contract. This document outlined several commitments for his first four months as President.

Unlike his party’s longer manifesto, this contract included 25 promises across various sectors: economy, education, social interventions, tourism, and governance.

Launched as a performance-based commitment, it aimed for measurable progress within Mahama’s first 120 days after taking office on January 7, 2025.

The contract emphasized accountable governance with transparency and impact-driven leadership.

On May 7, 2025, Mahama addressed Ghanaians after the contract expired. He stated that "We made promises and we have delivered them."

However, according to Ghana Fact’s Promise Meter analysis, he fulfilled only 13 promises (52%). Four promises were broken or partially kept each (16%).

Notable commitments included: nominating Cabinet Ministers within 14 days; forming an efficient government in his first 90 days; scrapping certain taxes to ease business costs; and reviewing vehicle import taxes within his first three months in office.

Despite mixed results on these promises, Mahama has shown impressive implementation overall. Panelists on TV3 suggested he should continue creating social contracts. This would help track progress toward building the nation and fulfilling his promise to reset Ghana.