President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious roadmap for Ghana in 2026, signalling a renewed push to accelerate 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 progress recorded in 2025 provides a solid foundation for building the Ghana citizens aspire to, stressing that the focus in the year ahead will be on expansion, implementation and tangible delivery.
Reaffirming his administration’s commitment to quality education, President Mahama announced plans to continue the digitalisation of schools to ensure that every classroom is equipped for 21st-century teaching and learning.
On healthcare, he said the government will operationalise Universal Health Coverage through the Free Primary Health Care Programme, guaranteeing that no Ghanaian is denied access to medical services due to financial constraints. He added that the Ghana Medical Trust Fund will be leveraged to support persons living with non-communicable diseases.
The President also outlined strategies to enhance food security and boost agricultural productivity, noting 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, President Mahama disclosed that government is working towards achieving a 30 per cent share of renewable energy in the national energy mix, a move he said would help lower energy costs while safeguarding the environment.
Addressing housing needs, he announced plans to deliver social housing units through public-private partnerships to help bridge the country’s housing deficit.
On governance, President Mahama pledged to intensify the fight against corruption, insisting that there would be no “sacred cows” and that every public cedi would be properly accounted for.
He further revealed that his administration will implement the recommendations of the Constitutional Review Committee to strengthen the 1992 Constitution and deepen Ghana’s democratic gains.
According to the President, the outlined initiatives underscore a renewed determination to build a fairer, more inclusive and prosperous Ghana in the years ahead.
