President John Dramani Mahama
President and CEO of the Institute for Comparative African Policy Analysis (ICAPA), Dr Ghadafi Saibu, has rated President John Dramani Mahama’s 120-day social contract at 75%, praising its direction and early implementation.
Dr Saibu praised the initiative for its ambitious targets and its focused responses to urgent national issues.
According to him, Mahama’s short-term policy commitments, launched during his campaign, demonstrated strong political intent and a reasonable level of implementation success within the stated period.
Speaking on Metro TV’s Inside Pages on May 10, 2025, and monitored by GhanaWeb Dr Saibu said the social contract, which forms a key part of Mahama’s campaign commitments ahead of the 2024 general elections, demonstrates a focused attempt to address pressing socio-economic challenges.
“The 120-day social contract has shown commendable progress, especially in areas like youth employment, health, and education. While not perfect, it represents a clear and pragmatic roadmap,” he indicated.
He also noted that while some targets may require more time and resources to be fully achieved, the president’s commitment to rapid social intervention policies has been largely successful within the stipulated time frame.
Dr Saibu urged continued monitoring and evaluation of the plan, emphasising that the long-term success of any social contract depends on transparency, public engagement, and sustained political will.
Mahama’s 120-day social contract was part of his campaign promises, pledging swift interventions in areas such as job creation, healthcare and governance reforms.
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