President-elect John Dramani Mahama tells DW Ghana at risk due to regional insecurity

Ghana is preparing to usher in a new government, after John Mahama's landslide victory in last week's presidential election. The change comes at a crucial time. Ghana is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, involving high inflation and a debt default. It will be an uphill task, but Mahama promises to bring Ghana the "reset" it needs. Ghana has been an example of relative political and economic stability in a volatile region with the fight against violent extremism, and military coups in countries like Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali. DW News Africa Eddy Micah, Jr asked the incoming president, in the light of insecurity and a number of military takeovers in West African countries. Is Ghana facing similar risk of instability? Chapters: 0:00 John Dramani Mahama on his ideas for 'resetting' Ghana 2:06 Reset measurement 1: efficiency in governance 3:18 Reset measurement 2: transparent debt management 4:45 Mahama covers the pillars of his vision for a 24-hour economy 5:53 Attracting foreign businesses to Ghana 7:44 Mahama defends his first term presidency 11:00 The focuses Mahama will set with his new administration 14:13 ECOWAS responsibility in aiding crisis-riddled countries 16:56 Mahama on Ghana's risk of instability 18:17 Strategies to combat youth unemployment 20:22 Addressing 'galamsey', environmental consequences and reforestation For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ For more news, analysis and background information on the German election 2025 go to our dedicated page: https://www.dw.com/en/german-election... Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram:   / dwnews   ►TikTok:   / dwnews   ►Facebook:   / deutschewellenews   ►Twitter:   / dwnews   Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie:    / dwdeutsch   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutsche... #ghana #ghanaelections #mahama