Speeches

Statement By H.E. President John Dramani Mahama To The 67th Session Of The United Nations Of The General Assembly

September 26, 2012

In accordance with Ghanaian tradition and custom, I would like to begin with a basic but essential courtesy to express, on behalf of the government and people of my beloved country, our deepest gratitude and most profound appreciation to the United Nations, and to the numerous world leaders who mourned with us following the sudden and untimely death of our former president, Professor John Evans Atta Mills.

Ghanaians were touched by the many heartfelt messages of condolence and glowing tributes that poured in from all over the globe. Those messages of goodwill strengthened us and enabled us to transcend the adversities of an occurrence that was unprecedented in the history of Ghana.

Remarks By The President Of The Republic Of Ghana ‐ H.E. John Dramani Mahama At The United Nations High Level Meeting On The Rule Of Law

September 24, 2012

Mr. President,

Let me first congratulate you on your election as President of the 67th Session of the General Assembly.

Let me also express profound appreciation to the Secretary General for organizing this event at this time when abuse of human rights, arbitrariness, persecution and impunity are on the rise in the world. I also wish to thank the Secretary General for his report presented to us today.

Address Delivered By President John Dramani Mahama At The Inauguration Of The Private Sector Development Council

September 19, 2012

When I recently had the opportunity to address the people of Ghana on the policy issues that would engage our Government over the next few months I did indicate that the establishment of the Private Sector Development Council was crucial in building an effective platform for Government at the highest level to interact with the representatives of the private sector.

Ghana needs to become a much more competitive investment destination to accelerate the growth and transformation of its economy and the role and the inputs of Government, the private sector and our development partners will be crucial in this effort. Our objective Ladies and Gentlemen is to promote Ghana’s growth and transformation into a formidable middle income country.

The Way To A Better Ghana By H.E. President John Dramani Mahama

September 1, 2012

Mr. Chairman, my very good friend PV, distinguished guests, our development partners, fellow Ghanaians representing the private sector, civil society, and academia, my message to you today is simple: Ghana, our motherland, is getting more united, stronger, and we have come too far to turn back now.

Acceptance Speech By H.E. John Dramani Mahama Flagbearer Of The National Democratic Congress (NDC) At Special Delegates Conference Of The NDC

August 30, 2012

It is with profound humility and immense gratitude that I accept your nomination as the Presidential Candidate and Flagbearer to lead our great party, the National Democratic Congress for the 2012 Elections.

Mr. Chairman, permit me to dedicate this moment to the enduring legacy of one man, a man who put his entire life at the services of our dear nation and in deed of humanity; a man who toiled and served till his last breadth; a man whose life and death rekindled the very soul and spirit of our entire nation. Ghana of old was receding into acrimonious decadence, but His Excellency John Evans Attah Mills resuscitated and revived our resolve to unite, both as a Party and as a Nation; a New, Cleansed Nation. I dedicate my speech to him and his memory!

Address To The Nation By President John Mahama

August 15, 2012

Good evening my fellow countrymen and women. It is a great privilege to address the nation tonight.

Five days ago, all of Ghana, Africa and, indeed, the world, bade farewell to the late Professor John Evans Atta Mills, our leader, our president and Commander-in-Chief. May his soul rest in perfect and everlasting peace.