NDC Rates Government’s 120-Day Performance at 54%
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has assessed President John Mahama's administration's first 120 days in office, assigning a performance rating of 54%. This evaluation reflects what the party describes as fair progress achieved under the challenging conditions inherited from the previous New Patriotic Party (NPP) government. NDC's Internal Assessment Speaking on JoyNews' PM Express, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey emphasized that the party did not anticipate perfection within such a short timeframe. However, he expressed encouragement over the strides made, stating, "Achieving 52 to 54 percent against our own targets, in this context, is a start." Kwetey highlighted the administration's commitment to resetting governance standards, pointing to the recently launched code of conduct by President Mahama as a step towards tackling corruption. He acknowledged, though, that certain provisions, such as the allowance for officials to accept gifts up to […]