Mahama Hails 5.3% GDP Growth as Sign of Economic Rebound
5.3% GDP growth signals economic rebound as Mahama pushes for stronger community roles in schools and national prosperity
- Ghana’s economy grew by 5.3% in Q1 2025, showing signs of recovery
- Mahama calls for macroeconomic stability
- President urges full restoration of PTAs
President John Mahama has welcomed Ghana’s 5.3% economic growth in the first quarter of 2025, calling it a promising indicator of national recovery.
During a meeting with the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to stabilizing the economy and delivering widespread prosperity.
The GDP data, announced by Government Statistician Dr. Alhassan Iddrisu in Accra earlier this week, marks a notable improvement over the 4.9% growth recorded in the same quarter last year. Dr. Iddrisu expressed optimism that this upward trend signals a positive economic trajectory.
Acknowledging Ghana’s past economic struggles, President Mahama emphasized that unchecked fiscal practices had previously destabilized the economy, weakened the currency, and hurt the standard of living. He stressed that sustained macroeconomic stability is essential for long-term growth and investor confidence.
“With a stable and strengthening currency, our purchasing power improves,” Mahama said. “It’s in our collective interest to keep the macroeconomy steady and growing.”
He added that the 5.3% growth rate suggests a return to normal economic activity, and if maintained throughout the year, would confirm that Ghana’s economy is expanding, not contracting.
On the topic of education, President Mahama raised concerns about the diminishing role of Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in school management, particularly at the secondary level. He argued that PTAs play a vital role and should be fully reintegrated into school governance.
“I was shocked by how PTAs have been pushed aside,” he said. “Globally, communities are being empowered to participate in education management—and Ghana should not lag behind.”
Referencing a recent Education Forum report, he advocated for decentralising education oversight, arguing that localised management would enhance supervision and performance.
“We plan to engage you more on this,” he told GNAT members, “because restoring PTA involvement is critical to improving teaching quality and school management.”
Mahama concluded by reinforcing his vision of collaboration between teachers, administrators, and communities to ensure quality education for every Ghanaian child.
