President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious roadmap for Ghana in 2026, signalling an acceleration of reforms and development programmes aimed at deepening social protection, transforming the economy, and strengthening democratic governance.
In his New Year Message to the Nation on January 1, 2026, the President said the gains made in 2025 provide a foundation for building the Ghana that citizens desire, stressing that the focus in the coming year will be on expansion and delivery.
He reaffirmed his government’s commitment to providing quality education, announcing plans to continue the digitalisation of schools to ensure every classroom is equipped for 21st-century learning.
On healthcare, President Mahama said the government will operationalise Universal Health Coverage through the Free Primary Health Care Programme, ensuring that no Ghanaian is denied medical attention because of financial constraints. He added that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will be used to support people living with non-communicable diseases.
The President also outlined measures to boost food security and agricultural productivity, stating that agriculture will be transformed from subsistence farming into a commercially viable sector through mechanisation, value addition and improved access to markets.
In the energy sector, he disclosed that the government is working towards achieving a 30 per cent share of renewable energy in the national energy mix, a move he said will help reduce energy costs while protecting the environment.
President Mahama further announced plans to deliver social housing units through public-private partnerships to address housing challenges across the country.
On governance, he pledged an intensified fight against corruption, declaring that there would be no “sacred cows” and that every public cedi must be properly accounted for.
He also revealed that his administration will implement the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee to strengthen Ghana’s 1992 Constitution and further consolidate the country’s democratic gains.
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According to the President, these initiatives reflect a renewed determination to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous Ghana in the years ahead.
