Mahama Government Scores 76% on 120-Day Social Contract Scorecard – New Penplusbytes Report Reveals

A new performance assessment by Penplusbytes has found that President John Dramani Mahama’s administration achieved 76% performance on promised actions within the first 120 days of assuming office in January 2025—indicating a “Good Performance” rating.

The Scorecard Report on President Mahama’s 120-Day Social Contract, released under the African Elections Project (AEP), tracked and evaluated 25 measurable commitments made by the President, ranging from cabinet appointments and anti-corruption efforts to job creation and education reform.

According to the findings, 48% of the promises were fully achieved, while 32% showed partial progress. Key successes included the prompt formation of a lean cabinet, the introduction of a code of conduct for public officials, the abolition of selected taxes, and the launch of flagship programs such as Adwumawura, One Million Coders, and free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities.

However, the study flagged 20% of commitments as unfulfilled or minimally achieved, particularly those requiring structural reforms or legislative action—including forensic audits, state-owned enterprises restructuring, and scholarship reform. A notable gap was the absence of a digital public tracker, which limited transparency and citizen engagement in monitoring these promises.

“This scorecard is a crucial accountability tool for evaluating the seriousness of early presidential pledges. President Mahama’s administration made bold moves within the 120-day window, but the gaps in technology-enabled transparency and institutional reforms remind us that delivery is not just about action—but also about systems,” said Peter Agbesi Adivor, Team Lead for the African Elections Project.

“Penplusbytes remains committed to empowering citizens and strengthening democratic accountability through data-driven monitoring and civic tech innovations like the Voters' Compass and government scorecards,” he added.

The report concludes with clear recommendations, including the launch of a digital performance tracker, enhanced coordination across ministries, and full digitization of key social interventions.

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