President John Dramani Mahama has established a 120-day task force to oversee the implementation of social contracts during his first 120 days in office. The 19-member task force was officially inaugurated at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, February 11th. In August 2024, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) introduced its manifesto for the upcoming general elections, outlining a comprehensive plan aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy, alleviating economic hardships, and promoting good governance.
Speaking at the launch in Winneba, Mr Mahama, criticized the elsewhere New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for what he described as “abysmal performance,” highlighting issues such as high inflation, currency depreciation, and rising unemployment. Mr. Mahama pledged to rejuvenate Ghana’s economy through a 120-day social contract where he will deliver on some 26 key transformational initiatives. The members of the task force are as follows:
- Dr. Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Advisor, Chairman
- Hon. Ato Forson – Minister for Finance
- Hon. John Jinapor – Minister for Energy
- Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare – Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry
- Hon. Dominic Ayine – Attorney General
- Hon. Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education
- Hon. Dzifa Gomashie – Minister for Tourism
- Hon. George Opare Addo- Minister for Youth Development
- Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Minister-Designate for Gender
- Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Health
- Hon. Rashid Pelpuo – Minister for Employment
- Hon. Kofi Armah Buah – Minister for Lands & Mineral Resources
- Hon. Sam George – Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation
- Hon. Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment
- Mr Goosie Tanoh – Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy
- Mr Prosper Bani – National Security Adviser
- Kofi Boakye – Director of Operations
- Francis Dodoo – Presidential Adviser
- Joyce Bawah Mogtari – Presidential Adviser & Special Aide to the President
By: Albert Kuzor