President John Mahama has pledged to run a government rooted in humility and accountability, ensuring that power is exercised without arrogance or abuse.

Speaking during his first State of the Nation Address on February 27, 2025, he assured Ghanaians that his administration would uphold the highest standards, holding his appointees accountable for their performance.John Mahama said, "The arrogance of power you so much abhor will be a thing of the past. I will enforce and demand the highest standards of performance from those I have chosen to work with me to improve the circumstances of our country."

Acknowledging the dire state of the economy, Mahama reaffirmed his commitment to stabilizing it and easing the burden on ordinary citizens.He said: "Mr Speaker, I would be remiss if I didn't admit that the entire economic value chain is indeed in the ICU, as I recall mentioning a few years ago when we were still in opposition. The economy is even worse than we envisaged, but this gives us ample opportunity to be innovative in our efforts to reset and rebuild it."