Mahama's 120 Days: A promising start - UCC Lecturer

Dr. Patrick Essien is a lecturer at the University of Cape Coast. He is also the founder of Molex Africa Foundation. He praised President John Mahama for his leadership in the first 120 days.

Dr. Essien specializes in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). He believes the president shows commitment to serving Ghana and promoting discipline.

He noted that President Mahama's eight years in opposition provided valuable insights. This experience helps him learn from past mistakes and identify areas for improvement. It will enable informed decisions and help avoid previous pitfalls.

Dr. Essien acknowledged that not all targets were met within the 120-day social contract. However, he pointed out significant progress, with many promises fulfilled.

The president's actions against appointees who fail to declare assets show his zero-tolerance policy towards indiscipline. Dr. Essien encouraged Ghanaians to stay calm and confident in the president's ability to deliver on promises.

He emphasized that a strong code of conduct will reduce corruption among government appointees. This will promote integrity in government institutions and other sectors.

Overall, Dr. Essien’s endorsement highlights President Mahama’s commitment to good governance and accountability. It sets a positive tone for his administration moving forward.