President John Dramani Mahama’s 120-Day Social Contract Task Force has officially begun its work, following the swearing-in of all ministers of state. The 19-member task force, chaired by Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, Senior Presidential Advisor on Governmental Affairs, aims to ensure that the policies outlined in the NDC Manifesto are fulfilled within the first 120 days of President Mahama’s administration.
President Mahama emphasized that while some promises have been delivered, others require a sectoral focus and need the ministers to be in place. He noted that some targets must be achieved within specific timeframes, such as 90 days or 14 days, like the promise to assemble a full cabinet, which has already been achieved.
The President urged the task force members to focus on their respective sectors and work together to achieve the targets set in the 120-day plan. He referred to the task force as the G120 and emphasized the importance of working closely with the Chairperson to ensure the government remains faithful to its mandate.
The task force includes prominent ministers, such as Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson (Finance), John Abu Jinapor (Energy), and Haruna Iddrisu (Education). Other members include Dzifa Abla Gomashie (Tourism), George Opare Addo (Youth Development), and Agnes Naa Momo Lartey (Gender, Children and Social Protection).
Dr. Valerie Sawyerr expressed gratitude to President Mahama for the honor bestowed upon the task force. “We know how seriously you take your promises to the people of Ghana,” she said. “We will not fail you; we will not fail the people of Ghana, and God be our helper.”
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
