President John Dramani Mahama has set up and will personally chair a new Presidential Advisory Group on the Economy (PAGE) to help guide Ghana’s economic recovery and growth.

In a statement issued by the Presidency on Thursday, January 15, 2026, the government said the move is part of its commitment to restore macroeconomic stability, strengthen fiscal discipline, and promote inclusive and job-creating economic growth.

The advisory group will support the implementation of key government programmes such as the 24-Hour Economy, the Accelerated Export Development Programme, and the Reset Agenda.

According to the statement, PAGE has been formed to provide independent, non-partisan and expert advice to the President on major economic issues.

It said the group will draw on both national and international experience to ensure sound economic management and evidence-based decision-making.

“The establishment of PAGE reflects the President’s resolve to draw on deep national and international expertise to support sound economic governance and strategic policy coordination,” the statement noted.

The Presidency explained that the group will advise the President on macroeconomic management, fiscal consolidation, debt sustainability, and how to ensure harmony between fiscal and monetary policies.

It will also provide guidance on industrial development, competitiveness, export growth, private sector expansion, investment mobilisation, and sustainable job creation.

In addition, PAGE will support the planning and implementation of the 24-Hour Economy and the Accelerated Export Development Programme.

It will also conduct regular reviews of Ghana’s economic performance and propose policy changes where necessary.

The group is expected to contribute to Ghana’s engagements with international financial institutions, development partners, and investors.

“The group shall report directly to the President and submit advisory memoranda and briefs as and when requested,” the statement said.

Membership of the advisory group includes respected personalities from academia, public service, and the private sector.

They are: Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, Mr. Ishmael Yamson, private sector leader, Mr. Kwame Pianim, economist and private sector leader, Ms. Nana Oye Mansa Yeboaa, former Deputy Minister of Finance and Trade and Industry, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana and former Finance Minister, Sir Samuel Esson Jonah, industrialist, Mr. Ato Brown, former World Bank infrastructure specialist,”.

The rest are, Dr. Henry A. Kofi Wampah, former Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Togbe Afede XIV, economist and private sector leader, Ms. Abena Amoah, Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Stock Exchange, Prof. Priscilla Twumasi Baffour, university professor and Prof. Patience Aseweh Abor, PhD, university professor.

The statement added that formation of PAGE shows the President’s strong commitment to inclusive growth, economic stability, and long-term national development.

By: Jacob Aggrey