President John Dramani Mahama

Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering on his promises, describing him as a “Talk and Do” leader.

Commenting on the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy in Parliament on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, Ayariga highlighted key policy changes outlined in the budget 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.

Ayariga pointed to the 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 emphasized.

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 policies. 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, under the theme: “Resetting Ghana for the Economy We Want.”

The debate on the budget concluded on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, following comments from both the Majority and Minority Leaders.