John Dramani Mahama has won Ghana’s 2024 presidential election, securing a landslide victory and positioning himself as the next president of the republic.
While the official declaration from the Electoral Commission (EC) is still awaited, Mahama’s triumph is evident, and he is already preparing for the next steps in his leadership journey.
As he awaits the formal confirmation, Mahama has unveiled an ambitious agenda for his first 120 days in office.
His plan focuses on urgent economic reforms, reducing government inefficiencies, and enhancing social services for Ghanaians. These priorities come at a critical time when many citizens are grappling with economic challenges and growing frustrations over the government’s handling of key issues.
“Within my first 90 days in office, I will scrap the following draconian taxes to alleviate hardships and ease the high cost of doing business,” Mahama stated in his plan.
The taxes targeted for removal include the E-levy, COVID levy, 10% levy on betting winnings, and the Emissions levy. These taxes have been seen by many as burdensome, and Mahama believes that eliminating them will provide immediate relief to the Ghanaian public.
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In addition to tax reforms, Mahama has committed to revisiting levies imposed on vehicles and equipment imported for industrial and agricultural purposes.
“I will review taxes and levies on vehicles and equipment imported into the country for industrial and agricultural purposes within my first 90 days in office,” he added.
The goal is to reduce the cost of doing business in these crucial sectors, which are vital for the country’s growth and development.
Mahama’s manifesto also highlights a commitment to enhancing government efficiency. “I will begin drafting the necessary legal amendments and prepare for implementing the 24-Hour Economy Policy under the Office of the President,” he explained.
The policy, if implemented, aims to optimize the country’s economic potential by promoting round-the-clock operations in key sectors.
The race took a definitive turn on December 7, 2024, when the polls closed, and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the NPP’s flagbearer and Vice-President of Ghana, publicly conceded defeat.
“In the interest of national peace and unity, I am conceding defeat and ensuring a smooth transition,” Bawumia said during a press conference on December 8. His commitment to a peaceful transfer of power was clear:
“My administration will work to ensure a smooth transition to the incoming government. I am available to help in any way needed.”
See below for the 26 policies Mahama intends to implement in his first 120 days in office;
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