President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to inclusive and balanced national development following a high-level engagement with the Eastern Regional House of Chiefs, led by Nene Sakite II.
Addressing the delegation, the President outlined steady economic progress, citing improved macroeconomic stability, declining inflation, a strengthening currency, and Ghana’s ability to meet its debt obligations despite global shocks.
He disclosed ongoing efforts to operationalize the University of Engineering and Agricultural Sciences (UEAS) at Bunso, alongside strategic investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and local governance. President Mahama highlighted the uncapping of the District Assembly Common Fund as a key policy reform, enabling Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies to retain 80 percent of their allocations to drive local development, including the rollout of 24-hour economy markets.
While acknowledging progress, the President emphasized the urgent need to tackle youth unemployment through private sector growth, industrialization, and agricultural expansion. He assured the Chiefs of government’s commitment to completing the Eastern Regional Hospital project and announced plans to commence three new hospital projects to improve healthcare access nationwide.
He reiterated that flagship interventions such as Free Primary Health Care, the Ghana Medical Trust Fund (MahamaCares), and expanded health infrastructure remain central to improving the wellbeing of Ghanaians.
President Mahama expressed appreciation for the continued support of traditional authorities, stressing that collaboration between government and chiefs remains vital to achieving sustainable development.
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