Mahama inaugurates a 19-member ‘120-day social contract’ task force.

President John Dramani Mahama has inaugurated a 120-day social contract task force with the responsibility to monitor and ensure the delivery of these social contracts within his first 120 days as president.

The 19-member task force was officially inaugurated at the Jubilee House on Tuesday, 11th February.

In August 2024 the National Democratic Congress (NDC) unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 general elections, presenting an extensive plan aimed at revitalizing Ghana’s economy, easing economic hardships, and ensuring good governance.

Speaking at the launch in Winneba, Mr Mahama, criticized the elsewhere New Patriotic Party (NPP) government for what he described as “abysmal performance,” highlighting issues such as high inflation, currency depreciation, and rising unemployment.

Mr. Mahama pledged to rejuvenate Ghana’s economy through a 120-day social contract where he will deliver on some 26 key transformational initiatives.

The members of the task force are as follows:

1. Dr. Valerie Sawyerr – Senior Presidential Advisor, Chairman
2. Hon. Ato Forson – Minister for Finance
3. Hon. John Jinapor – Minister for Energy
4. Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare – Minister for Trade, Agribusiness & Industry
5. Hon. Dominic Ayine – Attorney General
6. Hon. Haruna Iddrisu – Minister for Education
7. Hon. Dzifa Gomashie – Minister for Tourism
8. Hon. George Opare Addo- Minister for Youth Development
9. Hon. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey – Minister-Designate for Gender
10. Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh – Minister for Health
11. Hon. Rashid Pelpuo – Minister for Employment
12. Hon. Kofi Armah Buah – Minister for Lands & Mineral Resources
13. Hon. Sam George – Minister for Communication, Digital Technology & Innovation
14. Hon. Murtala Mohammed – Minister for Environment
15. Mr Goosie Tanoh – Presidential Advisor on the 24-Hour Economy
16. Mr Prosper Bani – National Security Adviser
17. Kofi Boakye – Director of Operations
18. Francis Dodoo – Presidential Adviser
19. Joyce Bawah Mogtari – Presidential Adviser & Special Aide to the President

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