John Dramani Mahama has stated that the current state of the economy has compelled him to be measured in his promises towards the 2024 general elections.
The flag bearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) he cannot make grand promises, but rather, has to be prudent in his utterances since the state of the economy will not give room for implementation of promises.
As part of his ‘Building Ghana Tour’ campaign at Hohoe in the Volta region, the former President expressed concern about the recent economic crises the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has subjected the nation into.
He promised transparency by revealing the financial state of the nation, and pledged to address the economic issues if elected.
“…I am being very measured in the promises that I make because we all know the crisis in which this country has been plunged [into]. We will show you the books and finances of this country, and you will realise the harm that the New Patriotic Party administration has done this country, the economy is broke,” he stated.
During his two-day tour in the Volta region, Mahama outlined specific promises for the next NDC government.
He noted that, his government would be committed to providing monthly allowances of GH¢1,000 to all Assembly members, a proposal estimated to cost the nation GH¢80 million annually.
Mahama underscored the importance of financial responsibility and proposes reducing the President’s office expenditure to fund the Assembly members’ allowances.
“The office of the President’s budget alone is more than GH¢2billion. We are going to reduce the President’s office expenditure to pay the Assembly members,” he added.
