The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has detailed its transformation agenda, which aims to reset Ghana's economy by focusing on agribusiness, industrialization, and structural reforms.
Speaking on Joy FM's Super Morning Show on Monday, December 16, former Deputy Finance Minister Mona Quartey described the party's 2024 manifesto as "an action plan, not a litany of promises," emphasizing its practical approach to creating prosperity for all Ghanaians, particularly the youth. "This transformation agenda will not only be economic," she explained. "It will begin with holding a national economic dialogue to prepare a homegrown fiscal consolidation programme, which will guide our budget going forward." She added that this step would include downsizing the government to reduce expenditure and implementing several cost-cutting measures.
She highlighted the NDC's commitment to removing burdensome taxes, including the E-Levy, COVID-19 Levy, which she says is not relevant anymore, the 10% tax on bet winnings, the Emissions Levy, and import duties on vehicles and equipment used in industrial and agricultural ventures. "These taxes are stifling growth.
Removing them will encourage investment and create opportunities, particularly in agriculture and industry," she said.
