One of the biggest controversies in Parliament last year regarded the infamous E-levy. After the Finance Minister announced of a new levy that will tax transfer on mobile money transactions on all networks. This generated a whole brouhaha as many Ghanaians and civil society organizations kicked against the bill. According to Ken Ofori Atta the monies accrued would be used to create jobs and cover debts for the country.
One of the biggest opposition to the e-levy has been the opposition National Democratic Congress. They have argued that the levy will end up impoverishing Ghanaians as taxes that are currently being collected are yet to positively affect the nation. In a press conference today, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, he noted that they have had consultations with the Minority, CSOs and a number of institutions.
He explained that they have also talked to the Telcos who have agreed to cut down their percentage on transactions by 0.25%. Ken Ofori Atta however was emphatic to remind Ghanaians that the 1.75% remains the same. He added that this was not negotiable and concluded that a new bill will be heading to Parliament when it resumes. He called for collaboration and burden sharing as this will be the only way to develop the country.
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