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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26400, member: 2262"] Franklin Cudjoe, Founding President of IMANI Africa, has expressed approval for President John Dramani Mahama's State of the Nation Address delivered to Parliament. Mr. Cudjoe described the speech as well-crafted with forward-thinking policies, mirroring the quality of the President's January 7, 2025, inaugural address. Writing on social media on 27 February, Mr Cudjoe emphasized the importance of translating these words into concrete actions, particularly regarding the President's plans for a 24-hour economy, agricultural business development, and the proposed $10 billion infrastructure fund. President Mahama described serious economic challenges inherited from the previous administration led by Nana Akufo-Addo. He reported the national debt stands at GHS 721 billion, with limited resources in the Sinking Fund and significant financial obligations at both the Electricity Company of Ghana and the Ghana Cocoa Board. Despite these financial difficulties, President Mahama committed his administration to restoring the country's former economic strength. He acknowledged the substantial mandate given by voters, who elected him with a margin of nearly 1.7 million votes over his nearest competitor. The election results made history by installing Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana's first female Vice President and securing a decisive victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC). President Mahama characterized this electoral outcome as a clear message from citizens frustrated by economic difficulties and governance issues. He stressed that this electoral mandate creates responsibilities for everyone in public service, including legislators from all political parties, to work with integrity and modesty to improve national conditions. [/QUOTE]

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