President John Mahama has said that over the past year, his government has made difficult decisions that have laid the foundations for Ghana’s future development.

Speaking at the National Thanksgiving Day event at the presidency’s forecourt on Wednesday, the President acknowledged that the results of these decisions may not be immediately visible but emphasised that they are designed to guide the country towards sustainable growth.

"As we look back on the past year, we do so honestly. We have taken difficult decisions, we have undertaken difficult reforms, and we have laid the foundations that may not yet be visible, but are for the sustainable progress of our country," he said.

He also noted that his government has restored confidence in Ghana both locally and internationally over the past year. "We have prioritised economy stabilisation, institutional reforms, social protection and the restoration of confidence both within our country and in the international community."

"The work we have begun is far from finished, but today reminds us that progress is not measured only by numbers, by charts and diagrams, it is also measured by hope that is restored, by trust that is rebuilt and correct directions that are regained," he added.

The National Thanksgiving Service is organised to mark his one year in office as the sixth president of the Fourth Republic of Ghana. He was sworn into office on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, by the former Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo.