The President-elect, John Dramani Mahama, has emphasised that his second term will not be business as usual.

Instead, he described it as a 'legacy term,' dedicated to making a lasting impact before retiring from politics.

Mahama made these remarks during a courtesy call by the National Chief Imam, Sheikh Osman Nuhu Sharubutu, on December 12, 2024, in Accra.

“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.

“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", he noted.

Reflecting on the challenges of the campaign, Mahama acknowledged the toll it had taken 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 added.

He expressed gratitude for the prayers from both Christian and Muslim communities throughout the election period, emphasising the importance of peace and unity.

“We cannot have achieved this victory without your prayers. God has heard our supplications, and we had a peaceful and successful election. We will continue to push for justice and accountability, especially in addressing issues like Ayawaso West Wuogon and the deaths in 2020 that have gone uninvestigated", he explained.

Regarding his administration's approach to governance, Mahama assured that even with a significant parliamentary majority, they would not act unilaterally.

“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. I’ve always been a believer in democracy and collaboration, and that will not change,” he said.

Mahama further urged the youth to channel their energy into building the country instead of engaging in acts of vandalism.

“Let us work together to rebuild Ghana and focus on the long-term development rather than short-term gains.

“I appreciate all your support and prayers. 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", he added.

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