Flagbearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized a measured approach in making promises ahead of the 2024 general elections.
Mahama acknowledged that the existing economic conditions impose constraints on his ability to put forward extravagant commitments.
These remarks were delivered during his address to NDC supporters in Hohoe, situated in the Volta Region. He was ay Hohoe to climax his two-day tour dubbed “Building the Ghana we want together”.
“…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.”
Additionally, he announced that, if elected, the next NDC government would institute a policy to provide monthly allowances of GH¢1,000 to all Assembly members.
Mahama estimated that the implementation of this allowance program would amount to GH¢80 million annually for the nation.
He added: “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.”