President John Dramani Mahama has outlined an ambitious social and economic agenda for 2026, pledging major reforms in education, healthcare, agriculture, energy, housing and governance as part of his New Year Message to the Nation.

Delivering the address on January 1, 2026, the President said his government will prioritise inclusive development and social protection, with a strong focus on ensuring that no Ghanaian is left behind as the country deepens its recovery and reform efforts.

“Every child deserves a world-class education,” President Mahama said, announcing plans to further digitalise schools and equip classrooms with tools suited for 21st-century learning.

He noted that education remains central to Ghana’s long-term development and competitiveness in a rapidly changing global economy.

On healthcare, the President disclosed that the government will operationalise Universal Health Coverage through a Free Primary Health Care Programme, aimed at removing financial barriers to basic medical services.

“No Ghanaian should be denied care because they cannot afford to pay,” he stressed.

He also highlighted the establishment of the Ghana Medical Trust Fund, which will provide financial support to people living with non-communicable diseases, a growing public health concern in the country.

Turning to food security, President Mahama reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming agriculture from subsistence farming into a commercially viable sector.

He said this will be driven by mechanisation, value addition and improved access to markets, to make Ghana's food self-sufficient.

In the energy sector, the President announced that the government is working towards achieving a 30 per cent share of renewable energy in the national energy mix. According to him, this shift will help reduce energy costs while protecting the environment and supporting Ghana’s climate commitments.

Housing also featured prominently in the address, with President Mahama stating that social housing units will be delivered through public-private partnerships to help address the country’s housing deficit, particularly in urban areas.

On governance and accountability, the President pledged an intensified fight against corruption, insisting there will be “no sacred cows.” “Every cedi belongs to the people and must be accounted for,” he declared, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to transparency and prudent public financial management.

He further announced plans to implement the recommendations of the Constitution Review Committee, describing the reforms as necessary to strengthen Ghana’s democratic framework and make the 1992 Constitution “an even greater guide for the consolidation of our democracy.”

President Mahama expressed confidence that the policies outlined for 2026 will translate into tangible improvements in living standards and renewed trust in public institutions.