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President John Dramani Mahama's 120-Day Action Plan: Key Promises and Commitments?

Feature Article President John Dramani Mahamas 120-Day Action Plan: Key Promises and Commitments?
TUE, 21 JAN 2025

Here are some of the key promises President John Dramani Mahama made for his first 120 days in office:

1. Nominate Cabinet Ministers: Within the first 14 days, he promised to nominate his complete list of Cabinet Ministers for parliamentary approval.

2. Reorganize the Office of the Special Prosecutor: He aims to eliminate corruption by reorganizing this office and providing it with the necessary funding and support.

3. Investigate 2020 Election Killings: He has directed urgent investigations into the deaths of eight Ghanaians during the 2020 general elections.

4. Cancel E-Levy and Other Taxes: He promised to cancel the E-Levy and other taxes within his first 120 days in office.

5. Hold a National Economic Dialogue: To discuss the true state of the economy and prepare a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme.

6. Implement 'No-Academic-Fee' Policy: For all first-year students in public tertiary institutions.

7. Expand 24-Hour Service Delivery: To ensure citizens can receive government services at any time.

8. Ban Political Appointees from Purchasing State Assets: To prevent state capture and embarrassment.

9. Establish a National Economic Recovery Task Force: To stabilize the cedi, lower inflation rates, and reset the nation’s economy.

10. Launch Job Creation Programmes: Such as the ‘Adwumawura’ and ‘National Apprenticeship’ programmes.

11. Review Customs (Amendment) Act 2020: To support the local automotive industry.

12. Implement Social Interventions: Such as Free Tertiary Education for Persons with Disabilities and the Ghana Medical Care Trust (MahamaCares) Fund.

13. Ban Illegal Mining Activities: In forest reserves and launch the ‘Tree for Life’ and ‘Blue Water Initiative’.

14. Purge State Security Agencies of Militia and Vigilante Elements: And reopen investigations into unresolved criminal cases.

These are just some of the highlights from his ambitious 120-day plan. Let's see how it unfolds!

Here are some of President John Dramani Mahama's achievements so far:

1. Inauguration and Historical Milestone: President Mahama was inaugurated on January 7, 2025, marking his return to office after an eight-year absence. This event was notable for the swearing-in of Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang as Ghana's first female vice president.

2. Official Portrait Release: The Office of the President released the official portrait of President Mahama, symbolizing national pride and unity.

3. Ministerial Nominations: President Mahama announced his first set of ministerial nominations, including Dr. Cassiel Ato Baah Forson as Minister for Finance Designate, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor as Minister for Energy Designate, and Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine as Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Designate.

4. Support from Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG): TAGG extended congratulations to President Mahama on his election victory and expressed confidence in his leadership to steer the nation towards a prosperous and equitable future.

5. Commitment to Transformative Policies: President Mahama has outlined several key policies, including the establishment of a 24-hour economy, initiatives to support women in business, tax relief for small enterprises, and the elimination of nuisance taxes at ports.

These are just a few highlights of President Mahama's achievements so far. Let's see how his administration continues to unfold!

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Atitso Akpalu
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A Voice for Accountability and Reform in Governance. More Atitso Akpalu is a prominent Ghanaian columnist known for his incisive analysis of political and economic issues. With a focus on transparency, accountability, and reform, Akpalu has been a vocal critic of mismanagement and corruption in Ghana's governance. His writings often highlight the need for decentralization, local governance empowerment, and robust anti-corruption measures. Akpalu's work aims to foster a more equitable and just society, advocating for policies that benefit all Ghanaians.

He is a passionate advocate for transparency and accountability. His columns focus on critical analysis of political and economic issues, with a particular interest in the energy sector, financial services, and environmental sustainability. He believes in the power of informed citizenry to drive positive change and am committed to highlighting the challenges and opportunities facing Ghana today.
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