Ghanaian Ladies Assess President Mahama’s First 100 Days in Office, Praise Him for Abolishing E-Levy

• Some Ghanaian youth have rated President John Dramani Mahama's first hundred days in government
• In an X video, two young ladies lauded the President's achievements, however pointed out some shortfalls that needed to be addressed
• Netizens who saw the video were unimpressed with the ladies' comments and called them out in the comments section

Two young Ghanaian ladies have rated President John Dramani Mahama's first hundred days in office.

In a video, they scored the president some good marks; however, they pointed out some flaws of the new administration that need to be addressed.

The young ladies were impressed with the abolishing of the E-Levy, which was previously placed on Mobile Money and banking transactions.

However, they were displeased with the government's failure to tackle Ghana's galamsey problem. Additionally, they urged the government to implement its flagship 24-hour economy. They believe this will create more jobs for the youth.

Another concern they raised was the importation of raw materials to other countries. The young ladies entreated the government to cut down on the importation of raw materials and invest more in the manufacturing of these products into finished goods.

Watch the video of the young ladies below:

President Mahama's first hundred days in office

President John Dramani Mahama assumed office for his second presidential term on January 7, 2025. Many Ghanaians expected him to have fulfilled or commenced processes towards implementing most of his campaign promises by his hundredth day in office.

In President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s first 100 days in office (starting January 7, 2017), his administration rolled out several key initiatives and policy actions that reflected his campaign promises. Here's a rundown of his major achievements and moves during that period:

Free Senior High School (SHS) Policy preparation

Although the actual implementation began in September 2017, groundwork for the Free SHS policy started within the first 100 days. This included budget allocations and policy frameworks to ensure that all Ghanaian students entering SHS would not pay tuition fees.

Restoration of Teacher and Nursing Trainee Allowances

Preparatory steps were taken towards restoring allowances for teachers and nursing trainees, which had been scrapped by the previous administration. This was a key campaign promise that was being fast-tracked.

Reduction in Utility Tariffs (Announced)

Discussions were initiated to reduce electricity tariffs. Though actual reductions came later, the government moved quickly to address public concerns about high utility costs.

Creation of the Office of the Special Prosecutor

The President began pushing legislation to create the Office of the Special Prosecutor to tackle corruption, especially politically-connected corruption. This move was widely seen as part of his anti-corruption campaign, among other promises.

In the same vein, Ghanaians were expecting Mr Mahama to commence the implementation of some of his major campaign promises. Despite fulfilling some promises like scrapping the E-levy and betting tax, Ghanaians are waiting for the President to hasten processes towards implementing other policies like the 24-hour economy.

Netizens unimpressed with ladies hailing Mahama's achievements

Netizens who saw the video of the young ladies had varying opinions. May disagreed with them that the President had pulled up an impressive performance within the first 100 days in office.

@miztaOpinion wrote:

"U are not seeing any action with the galamsey. Girls, watch news."

@dinpaofori wrote:

"You are satisfied with Dumsor...... Okay we hear."

@evils_only wrote:

"Satisfied with what … see face , face , face paaaah nie."

@No_Ohia wrote:

"Who is the “we are very satisfied?"

Pastor slams Mahama over unfulfilled campaign promise

Earlier, Yen.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian preacher, Sam Owusu, called out President John Dramani Mahama over the delay in the implementation of the 24-hour economy.

In a video which has surfaced on social media, he asked the President to, with immediate effect, start the implementation of the policy.

Netizens who saw the video were displeased with his remarks and criticised him in the comments section.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh