19 hours Ago By Ghana News
According to a report published by Gharapic Online April 19, 2025, as Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, marks his first 100 days back in office (April 16, 2025), there is growing optimism across the country.
His administration has hit the ground running, winning praise for bold reforms, swift policy action, and a clear direction. But as with every visionary leader, the engine behind the early successes is a team of competent ministers who have quickly established themselves as key figures in this renewed presidency. Among the standout performers is Samuel Nartey George, Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation.
A known advocate for digital inclusion, Sam George has emerged as a driving force behind Ghana’s tech transformation. He is the only minister to have hosted a full-scale press briefing, offering the public an in-depth look into his roadmap for innovation. In just 100 days, he has already launched the “One Million Coders Program,” an ambitious initiative aimed at empowering one million young Ghanaians with market-ready digital skills.
Understanding the burden of high data costs on citizens, he has also inaugurated a strategic committee to tackle the persistent challenge of expensive internet services in the country. His grasp of the telecommunications industry and his proactive leadership have positioned him as a standout figure in Mahama’s cabinet. Equally instrumental is Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister for Finance. Hailed by insiders as one of the president’s “mighty men,” Dr. Forson is the architect of the so-called Relief Budget of the Fourth Republic.
This budget has already eliminated several widely unpopular taxes, including the COVID-19 levy, betting tax, E-levy, and emissions tax. The move has injected fresh energy into businesses and brought economic relief to everyday Ghanaians. Beyond tax relief, Dr.
Forson has overseen the clearance of long-standing arrears owed to nursing trainees, while also securing sustainable funding for the Free SHS program — a flagship policy central to Ghana’s education agenda. As President Mahama closes this symbolic 100-day chapter, it is clear that he has surrounded himself with action-oriented, visionary leaders. With Sam George leading the digital charge and Ato Forson stabilizing the economic front, Ghanaians are watching the new administration with renewed hope — and cautious optimism that the early gains may mark the beginning of a transformational era.
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