Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stated that the contentious Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) on mobile money transactions and other transfers will be included in his first budget submission to Parliament by March 2025.

He mentioned that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, the E-Levy would be eliminated by the first quarter of next year under his leadership.

Parliament passed the Electronic Transfer Levy Bill into law on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, despite opposition from the Minority Caucus in Parliament.

The E-Levy was implemented starting May 1, 2022, which ignited widespread public debate and backlash due to the financial burden it imposed on Ghanaians.

Many Ghanaians argued that the introduction of the E-Levy by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration was counterproductive to the government's digitalization efforts, which were led by Vice President Bawumia.

The E-Levy has since become a focal point in political campaigns, with both the NDC and the NPP promising to abolish it if they come to power in 2025.

In light of this, Dr. Bawumia, during a media engagement in Accra on Sunday, reaffirmed his commitment to abolishing the E-Levy if he becomes president.

Dr. Bawumia also assured that new tax reforms, such as the flat rate and tax amnesty, would be introduced immediately as part of his plan to stimulate the growth of Ghanaian businesses and create jobs.

He expressed confidence that these tax reforms would foster a business-friendly