His remarks came in response to claims made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) following Speaker Alban Bagbin’s ruling that declared four parliamentary seats vacant, effectively shifting the balance of power in Parliament.
The NDC, now asserting their “majority status,” has vowed to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians by targeting what they refer to as “nuisance taxes.”
Minority Leader Dr. Ato Forson expressed confidence in using this newfound majority to push for the elimination of controversial taxes, including the E-Levy.
“We will use our new majority numbers to benefit Ghanaians by introducing private members’ bills to remove the E-Levy to reduce the suffering of the people,” Forson declared at a press conference on Sunday.
However, Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu challenged the feasibility of the NDC’s plan, emphasizing that any changes to tax legislation would require presidential approval.
Speaking on Okay FM’s ‘Ade Akye Abia’ program, he remarked, “These are, excuse my language, infantile arguments that should not be countenanced at all. Or will they send the bill to former President Mahama to sign?”