Former Auditor-General Daniel Yao Domelevo has raised concerns about the state of affairs in Ghana, suggesting a shift from taxation to robbery.

Mr Domelevo, known for his crusade against corruption, highlighted the need for a robust tax system to ensure revenue collection but cautioned against abusive practices that could harm citizens.

Mr Domelevo is said to have made such a statement by 3news.com during an interview with Kemenni Amanor on Hot Issues on Sunday, March 17.

Domelevo's comments come amid ongoing discussions about tax reforms in Ghana, with the government aiming to improve revenue collection and address budget deficits.

However, his statement reflects broader concerns about the impact of taxation on ordinary citizens and the need for transparency and accountability in tax administration.

As it stands now, industry stakeholders are applying pressure to the newly appointed Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin-Adam, urging the removal of what they deem as burdensome taxes from the national tax framework.

These stakeholders argue that the upcoming Mid-Year Budget Review, slated for presentation to Parliament in the coming months, presents an opportunity to eliminate taxes such as the Electronic Levy (E-Levy), taxes on electricity consumption, and emission taxes, among others.

Moreover, the proliferation of port charges is significantly impacting importers' finances, hindering their ability to compete cost-effectively and fully capitalize on the advantages of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA).

This action, according to them, would not only showcase Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia's commitment, as he recently acknowledged the problematic nature of certain taxes in the country's tax system, but also align with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's recent decision to replace his Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, along with several other ministers.