John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has emphasized that the economic challenges facing Ghana have compelled him to be cautious in his promises as he gears up for the 2024 general elections.
Addressing NDC supporters in Hohoe, Volta Region, Mahama acknowledged the financial constraints within the country, influencing his approach to campaign pledges.
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“…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.”
Mahama went on to reveal a specific promise, stating that the next NDC government would allocate monthly allowances of GH¢1,000 to all Assembly members, amounting to an annual cost of GH¢80 million. He highlighted the intention to fund these allowances by reducing the expenditure of the President’s office.
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“The office of the President’s budget alone is more than GH¢2 billion. We are going to reduce the President’s office expenditure to pay the Assembly members,” Mahama explained during his two-day “Building the Ghana we want together” tour in the Volta Region.
