Mahama's First 120 Days Under Fire.

Haruna Mohammed, Deputy National General Secretary of the NPP, has strongly criticized President John Mahama's performance in his first 120 days in office. According to Mohammed, the government has failed to deliver on most of its promises. Today marks the end of the President's 120-day social contract, which started on January 7, 2025.

Mohammed disputes the narrative that the Mahama administration had a strong start. He notes that out of 26 promises made by the President, only a few have been partially fulfilled. In his assessment, just 12 promises can be considered as "yes," while seven are clear "no's," and another seven are somewhat positive.

Based on his calculation, Mohammed gives the administration a score of 46%. He emphasizes that this performance doesn't deserve praise. Using an analogy, he compares it to a university setting, questioning which lecturer would pass a student with a 46% score.

The NPP official specifically criticizes the government's flagship social pledges. He mentions the "no academic fee" policy and free tertiary education for persons with disabilities as examples of unfulfilled promises. According to Mohammed, these policies haven't been implemented meaningfully.

Mohammed highlights that no university student's fees have been paid under the "no academic fee" policy. He claims that nobody has been paid or refunded, urging people to verify this by asking students in schools.

Similarly, Mohammed notes that the free tertiary education policy for persons with disabilities remains unimplemented. He asserts that no fees have been paid for students with disabilities.

Overall, Mohammed's critique paints a picture of an administration struggling to fulfill its promises, with key social policies yet to be implemented. Source: Adomonline