Prof. Fred Dzanku, a development economist, has praised the Mahama administration for steering Ghana’s economy in a positive direction during its first year in office, but stopped short of giving a definitive assessment, warning that structural challenges remain unaddressed. Prof. Dzanku, Associate Professor at the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana, made the remarks on Newsfile the day after President Mahama’s 2026 State of the Nation Address, speaking in his professional capacity.