A Lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Ishak Ibrahim, has stated that there is no need to praise President for his accomplishments in his first 120 days in office, as most of them were "low-hanging fruits." President Mahama, delivering a national address on Wednesday, May 7, to give an account of his first 120 days in office, highlighted the progress made so far, describing it as evidence of a new governance approach rooted in transparency, accountability, efficiency, and urgency.
The President noted that his administration had fulfilled all initial commitments made within the 120-day period and urged citizens to rally around a common purpose to confront national challenges and build a more prosperous and united future. "We laid out a social contract with you, the people of Ghana, with specific promises for this critical initial period.
Tonight, I'm pleased to report that we have fulfilled these promises - from forming a lean government and establishing a robust code of conduct to taking decisive action to scrap burdensome taxes, initiating inquiries into past wrongdoings, launching major job creation programs, tackling illegal mining, reviving our environment, promoting our tourism and export sectors, streamlining scholarships, supporting vulnerable populations, and holding our security agencies accountable," he stated.
However, speaking on Metro TV on Friday, May 9, 2025, Ishak Ibrahim, a scholar and politician with sympathies toward the New Patriotic Party (NPP), said that judging by evaluations from some individuals and institutions, President Mahama could be described as a struggling student. "IMANI Ghana, for example, gave President Mahama 50%.
