President-elect John Dramani Mahama has promised that his second term will be focused on leaving a lasting legacy rather than simply proceeding with business as usual. He described it as a "legacy term" dedicated to making a significant impact before retiring from politics.Mahama shared these thoughts during a courtesy visit from the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, on December 12, 2024, in Accra.

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He stated, “The easy part is over, which is the election. Now the difficult part begins: bringing Ghana back and restoring it to being the Black Star of Africa."He emphasized his commitment, saying, “I’ll give it my best. This is a legacy term for me, and it will be about making a good name for myself before going into political retirement. You can count on me working as hard as I can to move Ghana to the place it should be.

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"Reflecting on the challenges of the election, Mahama admitted that the campaign had taken a toll on him. “After the declaration, I haven’t been feeling too well, but we had to fulfill our constitutional obligations, particularly the formation of the transitional teams,” he said.

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He also expressed his gratitude for the prayers and support from both Christian and Muslim communities, which he believes played a key role in the peaceful election. “We cannot have achieved this victory without your prayers.

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God has heard our supplications, and we had a peaceful and successful election," Mahama said, adding that his administration would focus on justice and accountability, particularly for unresolved cases like those from the 2020 Ayawaso West Wuogon elections.On governance, Mahama assured that, despite having a strong parliamentary majority, his administration would avoid acting unilaterally.

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“We have a huge majority, but we’re not going to misuse it. We will consult with the minority and make decisions by consensus rather than by force,” he explained.Finally, Mahama urged the youth to focus on contributing to the country's growth and to refrain from destructive actions. “Let us work together to rebuild Ghana and focus on the long-term development rather than short-term gains,” he said.

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“This is a legacy term, and I promise to give it my best to restore Ghana to its rightful place as the Black Star of Africa."

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