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President Akufo Addo has assured Ghanaians that his administration will focus heavily on the stability of the economy in his second term.
Delivering his victory speech after the declaration of the 2020 presidential results in which he obtained 51.59% of the vote, President Akufo-Addo said he is committed to making Ghana a beacon of hope for Africa through the building a stronger economy.
He noted that the ultimate goal of his second term is to grow the country on all fronts and improve the livelihoods of all Ghanaians.
“My immediate task will be to continue the process of reversing the effects of COVID-19 on our economy and in our lives. And lead the nation towards full economic recovery and development, ”said the president.
“Before the pandemic struck, Ghana in recent years was among the fastest growing economies in the world. I give you my word, we will recover that reputation, ”emphasized President Akufo-Addo.
In addition, the President said “just as I have been doing since January 2017, I give you my word that I will continue to work very hard to build a prosperous and progressive Ghana that we are here for.
“The decisive margin of victory in these elections constitutes for me an endorsement of the policies and programs initiated by my government and presented to the electorate. And I am determined to do everything in my power to fulfill the task of this new mandate and thus justify the trust placed in me ”.
The president assured all Ghanaians that he will do his best for everyone and therefore will not disappoint anyone.
He reached out to all Ghanaians, regardless of their political affiliations, ethnic background, and more, to support his government in achieving results for all.
Although the president is expected to face challenges in his next term, particularly with regard to the fiscal economy, various economic forecasts from the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and international research institutions and credit bureaus have revealed that Ghana’s economy will grow. strongly at about 4.8% in 2021.
This will give the economy the opportunity to mobilize more income to meet budget financing and debt payments, among others.
