IMANI Africa’s Founding President, Franklin Cudjoe, has identified tax adjustments in the 2025 budget as a source of financial relief for citizens.

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During an interview on The Keypoints on March 15, he noted that reducing levies like the e-levy would ease financial pressure on individuals by increasing their disposable income.

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“If we are providing relief for taxes like e-levy… substantially, you’re putting some money back into people’s hands, more or less disposable income,” he said on The Keypoints on March 15.

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While acknowledging that tax cuts alone won’t resolve all economic hardships, Cudjoe stressed that they contribute to reducing financial burdens.

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He also questioned whether the budget effectively addresses the real challenges facing Ghanaians.

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“What is the essence of the budget if it is not going to affect positively people’s livelihoods—from healthcare to education to hardcore poverty?” he asked.

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