Presidential candidate for the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has presented his policy proposals during a meeting with the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA) on Tuesday, October 22. His speech focused on reforms aimed at enhancing Ghana’s economic environment.

A key aspect of his plan is the introduction of a flat-rate billing system for electricity and water, which would replace the current meter-based system.

According to Ayariga, under this model, utility payments for landlords would be based on the type of property they own, simplifying the billing process and promoting fairness in utility costs.

“There will be no metre for water and electricity in an APC government. The metering system is not effective and short-changing Ghanaians.”

Hassan Ayariga, stressing the need for a change in mindset, called on Ghanaians to take responsibility for the nation's development.

He emphasised the importance of transparency within the presidency and urged the government to put the interests of citizens and businesses at the forefront of its policies.

Among his bold policy proposals, Ayariga outlined plans to establish a national data system and implement a comprehensive national development strategy. He also introduced the idea of an "economic lockdown," designed to stimulate local productivity and address critical issues across multiple sectors.

In a sweeping tax reform initiative, Ayariga vowed to reduce the current 32 taxes to just five. He also promised to stabilise the Ghanaian cedi and significantly raise the minimum daily wage from 18 to 300 cedis.

To tackle corruption, he proposed implementing a two-week salary payment cycle and introduced a free port policy, which would allow for duty-free importation of goods.