Mahama Delivered Only 23% of Promised Social Interventions in First 120 Days — IERPP’s Dr. Bannor
Dr. Bernard Bannor, Director of Research at IERPP, has reported that President John Dramani Mahama has only delivered 23% of his pledged social interventions in his first 120 days in office. The IERPP’s assessment cites slow implementation, lack of transparency, and insufficient progress on key welfare initiatives. Civil society reactions are mixed, and the presidency promises a full progress report soon.
Mahama Delivered Only 23% of Promised Social Interventions in First 120 Days — IERPP’s Dr. Bannor
By Hamzah Tobiloba Oduneye | Top Knowledge Media
Accra, Ghana — President John Dramani Mahama has implemented only 23% of the social interventions he promised during his campaign, according to a policy performance report presented by Dr. Bernard Bannor of the Institute of Economic Research and Policy Planning (IERPP).
Dr. Bannor, speaking at a public forum on policy effectiveness held in Accra, revealed that out of 30 key social programs outlined by the president, only seven have seen any tangible progress. These include limited expansions in the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) program and minor improvements in youth employment schemes.
“Our analysis is grounded in data from public sector reports and stakeholder interviews. While there are signs of effort, the execution remains worryingly slow. The gap between promise and performance is too wide to ignore,” Dr. Bannor stated.
The IERPP’s research focused on Mahama’s commitments in health care delivery, poverty alleviation, education support, and job creation. The findings indicate that the majority of interventions are either in conceptual stages or remain unfunded.
Dr. Bannor criticized the government’s failure to provide clear timelines or measurable goals for these interventions, calling for a transparent roadmap that allows citizens to track progress.
Reactions from civil society organizations have been mixed. Some groups have lauded IERPP’s work as a critical tool for accountability, while others urge patience, citing post-election bureaucratic restructuring and fiscal limitations.
In response, a representative from the Presidency said that “transformational policies take time to materialize” and that the administration remains committed to full implementation. A detailed performance report is expected by the end of the second quarter.
As public expectations mount, President Mahama’s ability to deliver on his promises will be closely watched in the months ahead.
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