Hassan Ayariga, the presidential candidate for the All People’s Congress (APC), has unveiled his policies in a meeting with the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) on Tuesday October 22, 2024.
Key among his policies is replacement of meter billing system for electricity and water consumed by customers with a flat rate. Through this billing system, the type of house one owns will inform how much the landlord will pay.
He has said, “there will be no meter for water and electricity in an APC government. The metering system is not effective and short-changing Ghanaians”.
Hassan Ayariga also emphasized the need for a change in mindset, asserting that it is the responsibility of Ghanaians to build their own country. He also stressed the importance of transparency in the presidency and the need to prioritize Ghanaian citizens and businesses.
Ayariga’s policy proposals also include building a national data system, implementing a national development plan, and introducing an economic lockdown to improve local productivity.
He also promised to reduce the number of taxes from 32 to 5, stabilize the Ghana cedi, and increase the minimum daily wage from 18 to 300 cedis. Additionally, he plans to introduce a two-week salary payment cycle to curb corruption and establish a free port policy with duty-free importation.
Ayariga’s policies aim to address the challenges faced by Ghanaians, including the struggles of local businesses, the burden of taxes, and the need for economic growth.
Speaking at the event, Dr. Joseph Obeng the president of GUTA bemoaned the infiltration of foreigners in the local retailing space, stressing the need for intervention to contain the situation.
He also touched on galamsey, emphasizing on the need to find the right methodology to mining. He said galamsey is not a new thing but the approach and the chemicals that are used for mining is what is not appropriate.
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