President John Dramani Mahama has assured business leaders of his government’s unwavering commitment to creating a favourable investment climate to drive growth, job creation, and shared prosperity.
The President gave the assurance when he received a high-powered delegation from CEO Network Ghana at the Presidency on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
He emphasised that the private sector remains a critical partner in rebuilding and transforming Ghana’s economy.
The over 130-member delegation, led by Ernest De-Graft Egyir Founder and Chief Executive Officer of CEO Network Ghana and the Ghana CEO Summit was at the Presidency to formally invite President Mahama to serve as Guest of Honour at the upcoming Ghana CEO Summit scheduled for May 28, 2026.
Addressing the business leaders, President Mahama reiterated his administration’s commitment to sustaining recent economic gains and strengthening collaboration with the private sector.
“Government deeply values the contribution that you’re making, as we believe rebuilding and transforming the Ghanaian economy must be done in close partnership with the private sector,” he stated.
He highlighted the government’s flagship 24-Hour Economy Policy as a key intervention aimed at expanding production, maximising the use of infrastructure, and accelerating job creation across sectors.
As part of the Accelerated Export Agenda, the President stressed the need for value addition and economic diversification, noting that Ghana can no longer depend heavily on exporting raw materials.
“I encourage your members to explore opportunities within this framework and engage government on the support needed to implement this effectively,” he urged.
President Mahama also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to fiscal discipline, pledging to eliminate waste and redirect resources into strategic initiatives such as the Big Push infrastructure programme, Adwumawura, and the Free Primary Healthcare Programme.
Highlighting recent economic progress, the President revealed that Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has surpassed the $100 billion mark, now estimated at approximately $114 billion, with the country moving from 11th to 8th position in Africa in terms of GDP size.
He added that public debt has been reduced to more sustainable levels.
“The business environment today is stronger than it was in the recent past. Business confidence has improved, foreign direct investment is rising, and domestic investment is also picking up,” he noted.
On governance and transparency, President Mahama pointed to ongoing efforts to reduce corruption through the deployment of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, in the computation of duties and levies.
In his remarks, Mr. Ernest De-Graft Egyir commended the President for his leadership in promoting responsible debt management, fiscal consolidation, and restoring macroeconomic stability, describing the government’s approach as a strong signal of confidence to the business community.
The engagement underscored the growing collaboration between government and the private sector, as both sides seek to unlock new opportunities and accelerate Ghana’s economic transformation.
Story by: Emmanuel Romeo Tetteh (#RomeoWrites✍️) / Ahotor online.com | Ghana 🇬🇭