President Mahama Government Has Halted Decline in Key Sectors — Ofosu-Dorte

Senior Partner at AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, has identified several areas in which President John Dramani Mahama’s administration has made notable progress within its first year in office, crediting the government with stabilising critical sectors of the economy after a difficult period.

Mr Ofosu-Dorte made these observations during a roundtable discussion titled John Mahama 2.0: Thematic Assessment of Year One, which aired on Channel One TV on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

He explained that upon assuming office amid the aftermath of the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) and an International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the most pressing task for the new administration was to prevent further economic decline.

According to him, effective management in such circumstances begins with halting deterioration before pursuing expansion or major reforms.

Road Infrastructure

On the road sector, Mr Ofosu-Dorte said the government has taken steps to arrest the worsening state of existing roads. He cited several ongoing and resumed road projects as evidence that efforts are being made to prevent further damage, while cautioning that stopping deterioration should be seen as an initial phase rather than an end goal.

Energy Sector Debt

Touching on the energy sector, he commended the administration for confronting long-standing debt challenges that have plagued the sector for years. Mr Ofosu-Dorte noted that reports indicating the payment of about GHS1.4 billion in arrears as of December 31, 2025, coupled with structured payment plans, suggest the government is making meaningful progress and is even ahead of schedule in clearing outstanding obligations.

He described these actions as significant in preventing further decline in the energy sector.

Student Accommodation

Mr Ofosu-Dorte also highlighted government efforts to address accommodation shortages in public universities, particularly at the University of Ghana. He pointed to plans to construct a 10,000-bed student hostel as an important intervention, noting that while the project is yet to be completed, the initiative itself represents a serious attempt to stem worsening accommodation deficits.

Power Supply Stability

On power supply, he observed that the country has enjoyed relative stability, with no widespread recurrence of power outages commonly referred to as *dumsor*. He attributed this improvement to enhanced transparency, better revenue tracking, and improved cash flow management at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

According to him, implementing long-discussed but previously neglected reforms in revenue collection and financial management has played a key role in stabilising power supply.

Conclusion

Mr Ofosu-Dorte concluded that when measured across sectors such as road infrastructure, energy, power stability, and student accommodation, the Mahama administration has delivered a strong performance in its first year by successfully halting further deterioration and laying the groundwork for future progress.