I will score President Mahama 6.5/10 After 120 Days in Office – Governance Expert, Samuel Boateng
Samuel Boateng, a political governance expert, has given President John Dramani Mahama a score of 6.5 to 7 out of 10 for his performance within the first 120 days of returning to office.
Speaking on Kessben TV’s Maakye show, Mr. Boateng praised the President for his swift start and tangible efforts in restoring public trust in governance.
“On a scale of 1 to 10, I’ll rate the President around 6.5 or 7. He has done a number of the things he promised or at least laid the foundation for them,” he stated.
Mr. Boateng highlighted several actions by the Mahama administration that have stood out so far: stating, the Swift appointment of the cabinet and ministers within just 14 days in office, the Engagement of young people in governance, the Abolition of the E-levy, which many saw as burdensome, and the Introduction of social intervention programs.
“These actions have helped rebuild the trust between the people and government,” he said.
In the health sector, Mr. Boateng urged the President to continue infrastructure projects initiated by the previous administration, specifically the Agenda 111 hospital project, which remains unfinished.
He also advised the government to revamp the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) to ensure its efficiency in delivering healthcare.
Mr. Boateng expressed concern over rising inflation and the weak performance of the cedi, suggesting that one way forward is through a renewed focus on agriculture.
“We need agricultural subsidies and incentives for farmers. Most of what we consume is imported, and that’s driving prices up.”
He encouraged the government to improve on existing initiatives like the Planting for Food and Jobs policy and introduce measures to reduce the prices of basic goods.
Despite the positives, Mr. Boateng noted that the government’s handling of the 24-hour economy policy, a key campaign promise, has so far been its biggest weakness.
“That’s the only area I’ll say the government has failed. We don’t even know which sectors or locations are part of it.”
He suggested that the government could partner with private businesses already operating around the clock to jumpstart the policy and make it more practical. “If implementation is a challenge, enter Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). But first, we need clarity,” he added.
By: Adeline Mumuni
