Halfway There: IMANI Africa Gives Mahama 50% Score on 120-Day Social Contract
Think tank praises early efforts but flags unfulfilled promises and calls for deeper reforms in governance and accountability
- Mahama scores 50% on 120-day social contract, per IMANI Africa
- Several promises remain incomplete
- Think tank urges accountability and reforms in public procurement systems
Policy think tank IMANI Africa has rated President John Mahama’s performance at 50% following an evaluation of his 120-day social contract with Ghanaians.
According to Dennis Asare, a Senior Research Associate at IMANI, the score reflects the proportion of promises that have either been completed or actively initiated.
He explained that commitments listed in the President’s contract—such as launching a program, starting an initiative, or forming a committee—were considered “fulfilled” once action had commenced.
However, he noted that 42 of the commitments are only partially implemented, with some key initiatives, including the proposed 24-hour economy, still in developmental stages. Others, like the promised elimination of the COVID-19 levy, remain unaddressed.
Speaking in an interview Asare highlighted a gap between public perception and reality: “The President’s speech may give the impression that all promises have been delivered, but closer analysis tells a different story.”
The 120-day report marks a critical milestone in Mahama’s broader campaign pledge to enhance transparency and set clear standards for governance. In his address, Mahama emphasized his administration’s early focus on action, transparency, and laying a solid foundation for a better Ghana.
IMANI also stressed the importance of structural reforms, particularly in the area of public procurement, to curb revenue losses and promote accountability.
