Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has recommended his government’s “Reset Agenda” to the United Nations, emphasising the need for the global body to reassess its approaches.
According to him, the significant growth in UN membership over the years necessitates a change in how the organisation operates, particularly regarding representation on key councils.
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, in New York, President Mahama highlighted the achievements of his administration in just a few months in office, despite the challenges inherited.
He shared Ghana’s story of resilience and transformation, illustrating how Africa has come of age to turn its challenges into opportunities.
“Faced with rising inflation, a huge debt burden, and low morale amongst our citizens, my new administration quickly embarked on an ambitious programme of comprehensive transformation designed to restructure Ghana’s economic foundation and enhance our competitive standing globally,” President Mahama said. “We refer to this process of recalibration as our reset agenda.”
He outlined the progress made under the Reset Agenda, including a significant reduction in inflation from 23.8% in December 2024 to 11.5% in August 2025, restoring price stability for citizens.
The Ghana cedi, he noted, has also appreciated considerably against other currencies, with Bloomberg reporting it as the best-performing currency in the world at one point. “Additionally, the country’s improved sovereign credit rating reflects increasing investor confidence.”
President Mahama further noted, “Our 24-Hour Economy Initiative promises to transform our economy. There is a renewed willingness among the people to trust that their elected officials have Ghana’s interests at heart and that we are progressing together.”
Drawing parallels between Ghana’s Reset Agenda and the UN’s need for reform, President Mahama called on the global to make reassessment of its strategies and how it carries out its activities.
“Madam President, I believe that, in honour of this milestone celebration, the United Nations should also embark on a process of serious recalibration and establish its own reset agenda.”
He pointed out that since the organisation’s founding, the number of UN Member Nations has nearly quadrupled, and “quite frankly, it is not the same world that it was back then.”
President Mahama’s call for the UN to embark on its own reset agenda underscores the need for the global body to adapt to changing global dynamics and ensure more inclusive representation and decision-making processes.
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