Ghanaian gospel singer, Diana Hamilton has asked the government and parliamentarians to put Ghanaians’ interests first while deciding on the controversial E-levy Bill.
While acknowledging that she was unaware of the current tax policy, the 2021 VGMA Artiste of the Year expressed her optimism that the legislation would benefit regular Ghanaians.
“I’ve overheard people discussing it, but I’m not sure what it comprises.” I believe it is a hot topic right now, and there is a lot of debate going on about it. I hope that whichever conclusion is reached in favor of Ghanaians.
Since Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta revealed the government’s decision to establish the electronic transaction levy, many Ghanaians have expressed their unhappiness.
Many people have resorted to social media to condemn the move, describing it as a strategy designed to rob the common Ghanaian of his little earnings.
Meanwhile, following earlier resistance in the House, the Ministry of Finance is set to reintroduce the E-Levy Bill in Parliament this week for reconsideration.
Since the administration submitted its 2022 Budget statement to the House last year, the tax has been a source of dispute.
According to the Finance Minister, the action will raise the country’s tax-to-GDP ratio from 13 percent to a target of 16 percent or higher.
However, the Minority has stated that the 1.75 percent tax is a weapon to exacerbate the condition of ordinary Ghanaians, who have already been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Source: GhanaWish.com
