25th November 2023 9:26:39 AM
2 mins readVice President of Imani Africa, Bright Simons, is calling on the government to provide a clear and transparent account of how funds generated from the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-Levy) have been utilized in terms of infrastructure and development.
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This demand is based on the initial justification for the introduction of the E-Levy, which pledged that its proceeds would be dedicated to addressing the country's infrastructure and development needs.Speaking on X on Thursday, November 23, 2023, Mr.
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Bright Simons emphasized the need for accountability, stating, "18 months after the E-Levy came into force, I think Ghanaians deserve an account of where the massive infrastructure and transformation certain MPs promised during the debate are. Who disagrees?"The introduction of the E-Levy was met with both support and opposition. Mr.
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Davis Ansah Opoku, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Mpraeso under the New Patriotic Party (NPP), advocated for its acceptance. Mr. Opoku highlighted that the government carefully considered the financial implications of the E-Levy, emphasizing its importance in generating funds for essential development projects despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.Addressing the chiefs and people of Osubeng in the Kwahu South Municipality, Mr.
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Opoku acknowledged the concerns of Ghanaians but underscored the necessity of the E-Levy to fund critical projects outlined in the budget.The e-levy policy faced rigorous debates and exchanges between the Minority and Majority in Parliament, ultimately taking effect on May 1, 2022. Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta defended the E-Levy, asserting that it provided an opportunity for citizens to contribute to national development.
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He noted that despite parliamentary debates, Ghanaians largely supported the E-Levy, emphasizing the importance of explaining its merits and positive consequences to the public.
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