By Isaac Boadi (Prof)
The Institute for Economic Reform and Policy Performance (IERPP) has rated the government’s performance at 36.2% for its first 120 days in office.
The score, published in the IERPP’s performance scorecard, reflects an assessment of the administration’s delivery on selected commitments outlined in its election manifesto. The evaluation focused on key governance indicators and early-term pledges.
The Institute notes that it’s assessment evaluates 25 key manifesto promises across four thematic areas, using verifiable implementation metrics and weighted scoring based on policy importance. The grading scale follows international standards for government performance assessment.
According to the IERPP, the government outlined several priorities for execution within the first four months, including timely cabinet appointments, the introduction of a code of conduct for public officials, audits of major state projects, and reforms in scholarship administration.
The report notes that while steps have been taken in some areas, a significant number of the commitments are either yet to be fulfilled or have seen limited progress.
The institute described the overall implementation pace as slower than expected and called for improved follow-through on stated objectives.
Among the more successful areas was the timely nomination of cabinet ministers, which the administration accomplished within the promised 14-day window. This singular achievement, however, stands in contrast to the broader trend.
The code of conduct for political appointees, although drafted, has yet to be adopted or enforced. Promises to initiate forensic audits, particularly into high-profile and controversial projects like the National Cathedral, have largely stalled, eroding public trust in the government’s accountability framework.
Perhaps more concerning is the complete inaction on several critical governance reforms. For instance, no visible progress has been made on legislating a ban on political appointees from purchasing state assets—an area rife with potential for abuse and conflict of interest.
Similarly, reforms to the scholarship system, which the administration had vowed to overhaul in favor of merit-based criteria, remain untouched. The Education Ministry, as of April 11, has not produced a draft bill or roadmap for implementation.
According to Prof. Isaac Boadi, Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA and Executive Director, IERPP such gaps are not merely administrative delays but reflect deeper challenges in political will and prioritization.
With 64% of the evaluated promises either stalled or not started, the report warns of diminishing public confidence and rising disillusionment among citizens who were hopeful for a reform-driven administration.
The institute recommends that the administration urgently strengthen oversight mechanisms, pass critical legislation to enforce ethical standards, and re-engage with civil society organizations to rebuild momentum around key reforms.
The report concludes that while the early window has closed with underwhelming results, it is not too late for a reset—provided that the presidency treats the scorecard not as a critique, but as a wake-up call.
In its final remarks, the IERPP stresses that good governance is not measured by speeches or promises alone, but by tangible, sustained action. At 120 days, the administration has fallen well short of that mark.
Prof. Boadi is the Dean, Faculty of Accounting and Finance, UPSA and
Executive Director, Institute of Economic and Research Policy, IERPP
