18 out of 25 campaign promises made to be fulfilled within the first four months have been delivered – Mahamud Kabore Defends Gov’t 72% Score
Mahamud Kabore, spokesperson for the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, has defended the performance of the current government after its first 120 days in office, stating that the administration has fulfilled a significant portion of its promises and deserves credit for its achievements so far.
Speaking on Kessben TV’s Maakye show, Mr. Kabore emphasized that 18 out of 25 campaign promises made to be fulfilled within the first four months have been delivered, with the rest at various stages of implementation.
“We have fulfilled 18 promises, and the remaining ones are in progress. That gives us a 72% scorecard. This government is making deliberate, strategic efforts for the benefit of Ghanaians,” he stated.
Mr. Kabore highlighted the launch of the Black Star Experience, a major initiative in the area of cultural arts and tourism, as a key accomplishment.
“For the first time, we have a Presidential Coordinator in charge of this initiative. This is in line with our manifesto promise,” he noted.
He called on critics to assess the administration’s efforts fairly by comparing promises made to what has already been delivered.
Kabore also praised the impact of the newly established Goldbod initiative, which is engaged in gold trading and exports. He stated that Goldbod is playing a vital role in boosting Ghana’s gold reserves, strengthening the local currency, and improving foreign exchange inflows.
“From December 2024 when the dollar stood around 16 cedis, today the interbank rate is around 13 cedis. That’s not artificial—it’s a result of strategic intervention,” he said.
He added that, so far, over 30.5kg of gold has been procured under the current government, compared to 63.7kg in 2024, and emphasized that the government is buying more consistently than the previous administration.
“To call the current cedi appreciation ‘419’ is baseless. Goldbod’s role and the government’s fiscal discipline are helping importers and strengthening the economy.”
Mr. Kabore acknowledged that some promises remain unfulfilled, but insisted they are part of the government’s long-term development goals.
“You cannot use just 120 days to judge the full impact of our work. Some of these policies are designed to unfold gradually,” he said.
Wrapping up his comments, Mr. Kabore called the government’s approach a “resetting agenda”, aimed at putting the country back on the path of responsible governance and economic discipline. “All the policies we have introduced are intentional and focused on real change. So far, so good.”
By: Adeline Mumuni
