Chairperson of the 19-member Taskforce, Dr. Valerie Sawyerr, established to implement President John Dramani Mahama’s 120-day social contract, has reassured Ghanaians of the team’s commitment to fulfilling the President’s promises.

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During their inauguration in Accra on Tuesday, February 11, Dr. Sawyerr emphasized the Taskforce’s dedication to the task at hand and their resolve to achieve the outlined goals.

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“By the honour you have bestowed upon us and the confidence you have reposed in us, we know how seriously you take your promises to the people of Ghana. Each promise is done with deep thinking, painstaking calculation, and consideration of various permutations to ensure they are viable, doable, and sustainable,” Dr. Sawyerr remarked.

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She stressed that the President’s promises are of great significance, asserting that his word is his bond.

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Dr. Sawyerr also made it clear that the Taskforce is ready to overcome any challenges that could obstruct the fulfillment of the President’s commitments.

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“Woe betide anyone who stands in the way of the performance of your promises to the people of Ghana. So therefore, we pledge to use our utmost endeavors to ensure that we perform on the mandates that you have given us. We will not fail you. We will not fail the people of Ghana, and God be our helper,” she vowed.

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The social contract encompasses a variety of initiatives, including forming the most efficient government under the Fourth Republic within 90 days, establishing a strong code of conduct for government officials, and eliminating taxes such as the e-levy and Covid-19 levy to alleviate economic pressures. The plan also includes launching a 24-hour economy policy, introducing a ‘no-academic-fee’ policy, and providing free tertiary education for individuals with disabilities.

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Additional commitments include distributing free sanitary pads to female students in primary and secondary schools, conducting forensic audits into controversial state deals, prohibiting political appointees from purchasing state assets, allocating seed funding for a women’s development bank, and initiating environmental recovery efforts while banning illegal mining.

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