Here's Mahama's 120 days social contract with Ghanaians

President-elect John Dramani Mahama has wasted no time in laying out his ambitious plans for the first 120 days of his presidency, pledging swift action to address key issues facing the nation.

From scrapping unpopular taxes to fighting corruption and improving education, Mahama’s vision promises a new beginning. 

Here’s a closer look at his key commitments and what Ghanaians are expecting from his leadership.

Mahama’s 120-day plan: A promise of change

In his first four months in office, Mahama has outlined several major initiatives, including:

Scrapping draconian taxes: Eliminating the COVID-19 levy, e-levy, betting tax, and taxes on industrial and agricultural equipment to reduce the cost of living and doing business.

Economic stability: Launching a homegrown fiscal policy to stabilize the economy and reduce financial burdens.

Corruption cleanup: Initiating forensic audits into high-profile scandals such as the National Cathedral, COVID-19 expenditures, and missing excavators.

Boosting education: Providing free tuition for first-year students in public tertiary institutions and distributing free sanitary pads to girls in primary and secondary schools.

Social safety nets: Compensating flood victims and supporting persons with disabilities through expanded food distribution programs.

Export Promotion: Establishing an Accelerated Export Development Council to create jobs and transform the economy.

Environmental recovery: Restoring lands and water bodies affected by illegal mining (galamsey).

Ghanaian voices: What citizens expect

As Mahama sets these ambitious goals, Ghanaians are voicing their expectations for the incoming administration:

Illegal mining: Many want immediate action to stop galamsey and restore polluted rivers and water bodies.

Lower import duties: Importers are calling for reduced taxes on vehicles to make them affordable.

Affordable housing: Citizens are urging a review of rent laws to address high housing costs.

Market price controls: Some want standardized prices for essential goods to curb exploitation.

Public service reforms: Junior police officers are hoping for opportunities to advance their education and careers.

However, Mahama has announced plans to inaugurate a committee soon, dedicated to ensuring he fulfils his 120-day social contract with Ghanaians.

This contract includes the "Operation Recover All Loot" (ORAL) initiative, which aims to combat corruption by investigating allegations, recovering misappropriated state resources, and prosecuting offenders.

The incoming NDC government is committed to fighting corruption at all levels in the country, ensuring that public officeholders do not steal state resources for personal gain at the expense of the masses.

The 120-day agenda marks the new government’s first step toward enhanced accountability.

Below is Mahama's 120 days social contract with Ghanaians

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