Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has promised that the betting tax will be scrapped during the 2025 budget announcement.

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He mentioned that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is dedicated to keeping the promises made during the election campaign and will not let the people of Ghana down.

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The minister also stated that the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is working on eliminating unnecessary taxes, like the betting tax, to help reduce the financial burden on bettors in the country.

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In an interview with JoyNews, Opare Addo said that President Mahama's team is working hard to achieve the president's goals.

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In President Mahama’s 120-day social contract, which tasks several ministers with fulfilling specific responsibilities, the Minister for Youth Development, George Opare Addo, has assured the youth that nuisance taxes, including the Betting Tax, will be scrapped. pic.twitter.com/f8F5BRqFBA— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) February 12, 2025

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"Everybody is committed to meeting the target of His Excellency President Mahama. When the budget is read in March 2025, all the promises we made regarding tax cancellations will be implemented, and young people should look forward to the cancellation of the betting tax," he said.

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The comments align with recent reports that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is working to ensure the betting tax is removed during the 2025 budget reading.

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The finance minister is engaging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scrap nuisance taxes, including the betting tax.

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