President John Dramani Mahama has called on the United Nations to embrace what he termed a “Reset Agenda,” arguing that the world body must recalibrate to reflect the realities of today’s global order.
Speaking at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, September 25, 2025, Mahama stressed that Africa remains central to driving change.
“Africa is a catalyst for systemic change. If this reality, which is fact-based and straightforward, seems provocative or unsettling, perhaps it’s because you are viewing it through the lens of centuries of filters, colonialism and imperialism, and the resulting implicit bias,” he said.
The Ghanaian leader highlighted the resilience of African nations, pointing to Ghana’s own recent turnaround.
“Maybe you are unaware of the resilience of African nations or their remarkable ability to make a strong comeback just when you think it’s safe to count them out. That is what is happening right now in my own country, Ghana,” he stated.
Mahama noted that when he returned to office in January for a non-consecutive second term, the economy was in crisis.
“Our currency, the Ghana Cedi, was rapidly depreciating, faced with rising inflation, a huge debt burden, and low morale amongst our citizens.
“My new administration settled down quickly and embarked on an ambitious programme of comprehensive transformation designed to restructure Ghana’s economic foundation and enhance our competitive standing globally. We refer to this process of recalibration as our Reset Agenda,” he explained.
He outlined progress made under the initiative, citing sharp declines in inflation and a stronger currency.
“In just eight months, we have achieved significant reduction in inflation from 23.8 percent in December 2024 to 11.5 percent in August 2025, restoring price stability for our citizens. Additionally, our currency, the Ghana Cedi, has appreciated considerably against other currencies, with Bloomberg reporting it as the best-performing currency in the world at one point,” he said.
According to Mahama, investor confidence is rebounding, with Ghana’s improved credit rating and the government’s 24-hour economy initiative offering promise of sustained growth. More importantly, he said, “there is a renewed willingness amongst our people to trust that their elected officials have Ghana’s interests at heart and that we are progressing together.”
Turning his attention back to the UN, the president argued that the global body must evolve to remain relevant.
“I believe that in honour of this milestone celebration, the United Nations should also embark on a process of serious recalibration and establish its own Reset Agenda. Since the organisation’s founding, the number of UN member nations has nearly quadrupled, and quite frankly, it is not the same world that it was back then when the UN was formed,” he declared.
