The Presidential Candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has promised to scrap draconian taxes within his first 100 days in office if elected in the upcoming 2024 general elections.
The taxes earmarked for elimination within the first 100 days of his administration, include the contentious e-levy, COVID levy, 10% levy on bet winnings, and the emissions levy.
At the launch of the NDC’s 2024 Manifesto in Winneba, Central Region, on Saturday, August 24, Mahama explained that this decision would alleviate hardships and reduce the high cost of doing business in the country.
Furthermore, the NDC flagbearer committed to scrapping import duties on vehicles and equipment imported into the country for industrial and agricultural purposes.
He stressed on the No Tertiary Fees stress initiative stating that they would budget for it and the money would be given to the student loan trust fund for them to pay to the universities on behalf of the level 100 students. He added that the next NDC government will introduce free tertiary education for persons with disability and other social and health intervention policies to enhance education and health in the country.
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H.E John Dramani Mahama added that Ghana is bleeding. Ghana’s soul is crying for change! Mother Ghana is crying for its genuine patriotic citizens to rise to reset our beloved nation hence electorates must vote for change in Dec.7th to ensure the development of Ghana.
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