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By Savannah Pokuaah Duah<\/p>\n

With Ghana\u2019s presidential election just around the corner on December 7, 2024, the country is abuzz with excitement and concern.<\/p>\n

Many Ghanaians are eager to exercise their right to vote, while others are worried about the current state of affairs. Some citizens have expressed dissatisfaction with the government\u2019s handling of the economy, particularly the introduction of the E-levy, which has been a significant burden for mobile money vendors.<\/p>\n

Mobile money vendors in Kasoa have expressed their frustration with the current E-levy charges, citing significant financial losses since its implementation. According to the vendors, the E-levy has become a major burden, draining their finances and making it difficult for them to operate.<\/p>\n

One vendor, who wished to remain anonymous, explained that before the E-levy, they would transfer money from the bank without incurring any charges. However, with the introduction of the E-levy, they are now forced to deduct a significant amount from each transaction.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor instance, if I transfer GH\u20b515,000 in a day, broken down into three transactions of GH\u20b55,000 each, I have to deduct GH\u20b5100 plus some coins for the E-levy on each transaction,This is aside from the bank charges. It\u2019s really draining us,\u201d the vendor explained.<\/p>\n

The vendor revealed that since the introduction of the E-levy, they have been struggling financially. \u201cI\u2019ve been really broke since the E-levy came into effect, Many of my colleagues are facing the same challenges. We are really ready to make changes,\u201dthey said.<\/p>\n

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When asked if they were ready for the December 7 elections, the vendor responded enthusiastically. \u201cWe are more than ready. If the election were to be held today, we would be ready to cast our votes. The current government is really draining us, and we need a change.\u201d<\/p>\n