President Mahama has held a pivotal meeting with Mr. Alex Soros, Chairman of the Open Society Foundations (OSF), to discuss Ghana’s recent strides in economic reform, democratic governance, and regional diplomacy.
The engagement, showcased Ghana’s commitment to rebuilding trust, fostering growth, and championing integration across West Africa.
During the meeting, President Mahama outlined his administration’s transformative Reset Agenda, highlighting; a 42% appreciation of the Ghana Cedi, signaling strong monetary gains, declining debt-to-GDP ratios through disciplined fiscal strategies, and a roadmap to achieving single-digit inflation.
He emphasized that investor confidence is on the rise once again, thanks to enhanced governance structures and transparent policies. A core piece of this agenda includes Operation Recover All the Loot (ORAL), an anti-corruption initiative aimed at retrieving stolen state assets and punishing misconduct.
President Mahama reaffirmed Ghana’s proud democratic legacy, stating:
“We’ve had nine elections, all successful, and peaceful transitions from one party to another proof of our commitment to democratic values.”
He reiterated his government’s dedication to non-interference in legal cases and upholding institutional integrity, describing strict disciplinary protocols now in place for public officials.
Touching on regional efforts, Mahama shared progress in revitalizing ties with the Sahelian states of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, noting that recent ECOWAS meetings have sparked fresh optimism.
“Dialogue is ongoing to ensure free movement of people and goods while promoting transit trade and collaboration”.
Mr. Soros congratulated President Mahama on his re-election and praised Ghana’s leadership, particularly in advancing ECOWAS integration, an effort OSF has long supported.
He expressed interest in future partnerships that could strengthen regional unity and bolster democratic resilience.
