President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s economic recovery depends on stronger ties between the public and private sectors.
Speaking at the 9th Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mahama called for a “new compact” between government and businesses. He emphasized mutual accountability, shared risk, and prosperity. “It’s time to lift the gloom, restore confidence, and rebuild. Ghana is open for business again,” he stated.
To promote collaboration, Mahama proposed a national business consultative platform. This forum, he said, would allow regular dialogue between leaders and the government to shape key reforms.
Held under the theme “Leading Ghana’s Economic Reset,” the summit brought together CEOs, investors, policymakers, and experts from various sectors.
Mahama outlined an eight-point plan for Ghana’s reset. The plan focuses on fiscal discipline, debt sustainability, support for local industries, and PPPs to fund infrastructure.
He assured businesses that government borrowing would be responsible and not crowd out the private sector. “Access to credit will not be hindered. We will leave room for your businesses to grow,” Mahama added.
MTN Ghana CEO, Stephen Blewett, supported the push for closer cooperation. He urged leaders to create an environment that supports innovation and job creation. “The next big innovation can come from Ghana, but only if we believe in our potential,” he said.
Blewett revealed that MTN had invested over $1 billion in digital infrastructure from 2021 to 2025, showing long-term confidence in Ghana’s economy.
Moses Kwesi Baiden Jnr, CEO of Margins Group, stressed the role of digital identity. He described the Ghana Card as a secure foundation for efficient governance and service delivery. “This card is not just an ID, it’s infrastructure. It builds trust, enables inclusion, and powers our future,” Baiden said.
He called it the most successful public-private collaboration to date. He noted improvements in healthcare, law enforcement, and financial services thanks to digital identity integration.
The summit ended with a clear call for stronger public-private partnerships. Leaders agreed this is essential to reset Ghana’s economy and unlock new investment opportunities.
