President has emphasised the importance of prudent financial management among African leaders, calling for a reduction in wasteful spending to ensure resources are directed toward critical development areas.
In a video shared on TV3's X page on Friday, February 14, 2025, Mahama stressed that African nations must demonstrate responsible leadership by making necessary budgetary adjustments.
He noted that excessive spending often leads to dependency on external aid, which could be minimized through better fiscal discipline. "African nations must show leadership.
We have a responsibility, as leaders, to be less wasteful in how we spend our money and make necessary adjustments.