Afenyo Markin presses government to honour campaign promise

Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo Markin, has called for a transparent plan detailing the removal of certain taxes as the new government prepares to implement its fiscal policies.

This call is specifically aimed at fulfilling the campaign promises made by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), including the scrapping of the controversial e-levy and betting tax.

During his opening remarks at the Appointment’s Committee sitting on January 13, 2025, Afenyo Markin stressed the need for a clear roadmap that would outline which taxes would be removed and when.

“We need a clear road map. Which taxes are going to be scrapped, and when will that happen?” he asked, emphasizing that transparency was essential in building trust with the public.

The Minority Leader also reminded the government of its electoral promises. “The NDC promised to scrap both the e-levy and betting tax,” he said. “Now that they are in power, the government must fulfill that promise.”

Afenyo Markin’s remarks focus not only on the government’s fiscal policy but also on maintaining the confidence of the electorate.

“The NDC and our flag bearer, John Mahama, made clear promises to the Ghanaian people about scrapping these burdensome taxes, particularly the e-levy and betting tax, and we must stand by these promises,” he continued.

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