President John Dramani Mahama has called for national unity as Ghana enters what he describes as a new era of hope, job creation, and transformative development.In his swearing-in address on January 7, at the Black Star Square in front of thousands of Ghanaians, the president highlighted the resilience of the Ghanaian people, the President expressed optimism for a new era.

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“We have endured severe economic hardships, moving from one crisis to another in recent years. But there is hope on the horizon,” he stated.Declaring the moment a turning point, he continued, “Today marks the beginning of a new opportunity—an opportunity to redefine our governance and economic strategies. Together, we shall reset our beloved nation, Ghana.

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”On unemployment, the president assured Ghanaian youth of his administration's commitment to creating decent and well-paying jobs by partnering with the private sector to drive economic opportunities.President Mahama highlighted his commitment to inclusivity and the welfare of all Ghanaians, regardless of their political affiliation, ethnic background, or social status.

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"Your voices will matter in this government," he stated emphatically, garnering applause from the audience.He expressed a strong belief in the collective power of the people, declaring, "This administration will listen to every voice, from the bustling streets of Accra to the serene villages of the Upper East.

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"Mahama also drew the crowd’s attention to the toll past epidemics have taken on families and communities, particularly in neighboring countries, underscoring the urgent need for preparedness.“With the increase of the climate crisis, there is a likelihood of viruses that have been thought to be extinct for decades to begin to spread and create another pandemic.

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This is a serious challenge and so let us not forget the toll that the past epidemics of viruses had on families and communities in our neighbouring countries and to that end, my government will be working diligently to strengthen our public health systems while monitoring the global health situation so that when the next pandemic or epidemic occurs, the loss will be minimal.

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”Visiting presidents and dignitaries present at the ceremony were Special Guest, President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of Rwanda, Paul Kagame, President of Benin, Patrice Talon, Congolese President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, Gambian President Adama Barrow, Kenyan President William Ruto, among others.

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Speaking at the ceremony, President Tinubu assured the Ghanaian leader of Nigeria’s solidarity and commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship between the two nations.“My dear brother, I am here to walk with you. You know you can count on my support at any given time you call on me. We are your brothers and sisters. We shall always be there for you,” Tinubu stated.

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He added, “May your administration be a profound success and progress for you, Ghanaians, and the entire region.”

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