SONA 2026: "Ghana is back and working again" - Prez. Mahama

President John Dramani Mahama has declared that “Ghana is back and working again,” expressing renewed confidence in the country’s economic recovery while delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday.

Addressing the House, the President said his administration inherited an economy in deep crisis — weighed down by unsustainable debt, high inflation, a rapidly depreciating currency and a soaring cost of living.

He noted that although the path to reform required tough and prudent decisions, the measures undertaken are beginning to yield results.

According to him, key economic fundamentals are improving, stability is being restored, and Ghana is regaining credibility both at home and on the international stage.

President Mahama stressed that his government remains committed to protecting national sovereignty, building resilience, and designing policies that place the Ghanaian people first.

He reaffirmed that while Ghana will continue to engage the global community, it will do so on terms that reflect its national interest.

The President’s remarks formed part of a broader address that highlighted Africa’s need for collective self-reliance, stronger regional collaboration, and economic transformation driven by domestic capacity and unity.

Story by: Joshua Kwabena Smith