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President John Mahama’s ambitious 120-day performance contract is drawing criticism from policy analyst and engineer Michael Kosi Dedey, who has described the majority of its pledges as lacking real substance.
According to Dedey, only a handful of the 26 outlined commitments provide tangible value to Ghanaians, while the rest are merely “symbolic and cosmetic”.
In a sharp critique aired on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily show, Dedey argued that initiatives such as speedy ministerial appointments and launching a code of conduct, though commendable in principle, do not translate into measurable improvements in the lives of ordinary citizens.
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“You’ve been given the mandate to govern. Appointing ministers quickly is basic housekeeping, not an achievement,” he noted.
Dedey’s comments come at a time when the Mahama administration is touting progress across several sectors. Government communicators say they’ve kept faith with the timeline, citing the prompt formation of a lean cabinet, a drop in the number of presidential staffers, and the scrapping of unpopular taxes like the E-Levy and Betting Tax.
They also point to the launch of reforestation and water sustainability programmes — Tree for Life and Blue Water — and a No Fee Stress initiative aimed at reducing school-related financial burdens on parents.
Still, Dedey questioned whether these programmes will lead to lasting impact, particularly without enforcement structures or legal guarantees to bind future action.
“There’s no consequence if the targets aren’t met. So what’s the incentive for sustained implementation?” he asked.
One item that drew particular criticism was the proposal to establish a Women’s Bank. Dedey argued that instead of creating a new institution, the government should reform existing financial policies to better support women entrepreneurs.
“You don’t need a whole new bank. Direct the Bank of Ghana to enforce lending priorities — it’s more efficient and cost-effective,” he asserted.
Despite the criticism, the Mahama-led government maintains that the 120-day roadmap is a bold and transparent way to reintroduce accountability into governance. Supporters argue that even symbolic actions can have ripple effects if consistently followed through.
But Dedey disagrees, calling on the government to shift focus toward structural reforms, long-term job creation, and enforceable economic policies that will move beyond optics.
“Symbolism doesn’t put food on the table. We need policies that produce real results,” he concluded.
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