A cross-sec­tion of the public has expressed the need for the new govern­ment, led by President John Dramani Mahama, to formu­late and implement policies to address the myriad of challenges facing the country.

In an interview with the Ghanaian Times following the assumption of power by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), they mentioned some of the issues to be addressed as reducing the cost of living, con­tinuing the free SHS education policy, combat corruption, curb galamsey, and create employ­ment for the teeming unem­ployed youth.

From Takoradi, Clement Adjei-Boye reports that some of the residents there expressed high expectations to be fulfilled by President John Dramani Mahama's administration.

Speaking to the Ghanaian Times, they reminded the new government about the promises to reduce high prices, continue with free SHS education and the fulfilment of payment of the uni­versity fees for first-year students.