I Will Run the Leanest and Most Efficient Government Fmr Prez Mahama Reassures

Former President and flagbearer for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his decision to run a lean government if elected President in the upcoming December 7 Presidential and Parliamentary elections. 

Posting on his official Facebook page, former President John Dramani Mahama revealed that he commenced his three-day tour of the Upper West Region, from Monday, October 14, 2024.

While interacting with Chiefs and elders in the Upper West region, Mr. Mahama assured party faithful and enthusiasts of his dogged faith in his policies to transform Ghana's economy. 

“The questions and issues of concern to the members of the Regional House of Chiefs cut across all sectors of the economy, an chance for me to reiterate to the people through the chiefs and queen mothers my first 120 days Social Contract with the good people of Ghana.

“In line with the visionmdash;Building the Ghana we want togethermdash;I have shared with Ghanaians that I will not only nominate my complete list of cabinet ministers for parliamentary approval within the first 14 days of my office but also constitute the leanest and most effective government under the fourth republic in my first 90 days in office,” he wrote.

He added, “Our commitment to accountability will be unwavering. We will establish a robust code of conduct and standards for all government officials to ensure their integrity and accountability.

“In addition, I will hold a National Economic Dialogue, a crucial platform for all of us to discuss the true state of the economy and prepare a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme to guide the budget.”


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