Some decisions taken by my incoming administration will be severe and unpleasant but necessary in the nation’s best interest, President-elect John Dramani Mahama has warned.
The former head of state said he had the opportunity to leave a lasting legacy for the younger generation by enhancing good governance as part of a broader reset strategy.
It will be recalled that the president-elect had made the case for a reset agenda on the campaign trail towards the just ended general election. His emphatic victory signals an approval of his plan by the Ghanaian public.
Speaking during a courtesy call on him by some minority political parties over his electoral victory, Mr. Mahama urged citizens to prepare themselves for the tough measures that may be necessary to address the country’s challenges and ensure long-term stability.
“The mandate they have given us, I don’t lightly. I take it very seriously” he said of his emphatic election victory. “And like I told the Apostolic Fathers who just left here, for me it’s about legacy. Four years; establish a legacy of resetting our nation, good governance, create the platform for the next generation to take it away and for me that is the focus.”
He continued: “Like I said, we might take decisions that are unpleasant because to reform the country from where it is, you need some bold measures and some of those measures might be severe and unpleasant but people should understand that it’s been taken in the best interest of the country.”
Mr. Mahama likened Ghana’s situation to a sick person who had to take bitter pills to recover, noting that the tough decisions would be directives the country would have to endure.
He explained that the nation is at a crossroads and certain decisions by his government may cause short-term discomfort but are critical for securing a better future for all Ghanaians.
