Be patient, Mahama has not yet been sworn into office – Joe Jackson tells Steve Hanke

Joe Jackson, CEO of Dalex Finance, has called for patience in response to criticism by American economist Prof. Steve Hanke over President-elect John Dramani Mahama's intention to renegotiate Ghana’s IMF deal.

Jackson defended Mahama, emphasizing that he has yet to assume office and deserves time to implement his vision.

In a post on X, Jackson wrote: “Prof. Steve Hanke, what is so wrong with renegotiating Ghana’s IMF deal? Let’s all have patience. Rome was not built in a day.”

Prof. Hanke had labeled Mahama’s plans as incompetent, prompting Jackson’s remarks. Mahama, following his 2024 election victory, pledged to align Ghana’s agreements with development partners to meet current needs.

He stressed the importance of addressing debt repayment issues to avoid further economic setbacks.