By Elsie Appiah-Osei
Accra, March 25, GNA – Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering on his promises, describing him as “Talk and Do” Leader.
Commenting on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Tuesday, Mr. Ayariga highlighted key policy changes outlined in the 2025 Budget Statement that aligned with President Mahama’s campaign commitments.
“Mr. Speaker, the budget clearly establishes President John Dramani Mahama as a Talk and Do President of Ghana,” he said.
Mr. Ayariga pointed to proposed abolition of the E-Levy, Betting Tax, and Emission Levy contained in the 2025 Budget Statement as evidence of President Mahama’s dedication to fulfilling his promises.
“Mr. Speaker, E-levy abolished, E-levy “Yamutu”, Talk and Do President; Betting Tax “Yamutu”, Talk and Do President,” he emphasised.
Mr. Ayariga also noted the planned removal of Value Added Tax (VAT) on motor vehicle insurance policies, further underscoring President Mahama’s commitment to addressing the concerns of Ghanaians.
“Mr. Speaker, President John Dramani Mahama promised to abolish the VAT on motor vehicle insurance policy, Mr. Speaker that is also going. Talk and do President,” he added.
The 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy of the government was presented to Parliament by Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, the Minister of Finance on Tuesday, March 11 on the theme: “Resetting Ghana for the Economy We Want.”
The comment on the budget ended on Tuesday March 25, 2025, following the Majority and Minority Leader’s comments.
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