{"id":117110,"date":"2026-02-27T12:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117110"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T12:05:16","slug":"ghanas-credibility-restored-mahama-highlights-sovereign-credit-rating-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=117110","title":{"rendered":"\u201cGhana\u2019s credibility Restored\u201d \u2014 Mahama highlights sovereign credit rating upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"
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President John Dramani Mahama has declared that Ghana has regained credibility on the international stage, citing recent upgrades in the country\u2019s sovereign credit ratings by global agencies as proof of renewed confidence in the economy.<\/p>\n

Delivering the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Parliament on Friday, 27 February, President Mahama told lawmakers that the improved assessments reflect the impact of his government\u2019s fiscal consolidation and stabilisation measures.<\/p>\n

\u201cGhana\u2019s credibility is restored,\u201d he said. \u201cThe recent upgrades by international rating agencies are a clear testament that the world once again believes in our economic direction and fiscal discipline.\u201d<\/p>\n

Investor Confidence and Economic Management<\/strong><\/p>\n

The President noted that the positive ratings signal growing investor trust and recognition of responsible economic management under his administration.<\/p>\n

However, he criticised the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) introduced under the previous administration led by former President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo\u2011Addo, arguing that it placed undue pressure on pensioners, bondholders, and domestic investors, thereby undermining confidence in the financial sector.<\/p>\n

President Mahama emphasised that his government is committed to rebuilding trust in the economy while ensuring that future policy decisions protect ordinary Ghanaians and strengthen long-term economic stability.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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