The General Secretary of the newly formed United Party (UP Plus) has praised President John Dramani Mahama for what he describes as a more deliberate and mature approach to governance compared to a decade ago.

Speaking on The Pulse on Joy News, he said the President has demonstrated a noticeable shift in leadership style since assuming office after the 2028 elections.

“This is not President Mahama of 10 years ago. He has matured, he’s deliberate in his decision-making making and he’s trying to plan. There’s no doubt about it. He has changed. His governance style has changed,” he noted.

According to him, while 10 months is not enough time to fully judge a government’s performance, the President’s early actions suggest a more strategic and inclusive approach. 

He cited the administration’s efforts to tackle illegal mining (galamsey) and its appointment of technocrats and civil society actors as early signs of a different leadership style.

“Sustainable transformation cannot be assessed in 10 months. In 10 months, all you can do is make your appointments, develop some action plans and try to deliver on some things. Already, you can see the difficulties with galamsey and a couple of other things,” he added.

The UP Plus General Secretary also commended the President’s efforts to build a team based on competence rather than loyalty, describing it as a clear departure from previous administrations.

“He’s tried to reach out into civil society, into other places. He’s trying to populate his government with competence and minds rather than just loyalty,” he said.

Mahama returned to power after winning the 2024 general elections.

The UP Plus General Secretary believes this new phase of leadership reflects lessons learned during his time away from power.

“It really shows that staying at home for 10 years, he studied and he’s learned,” he concluded.