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Minority Leader
February 12, 2022
Former Communications Minister in the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) government has thrown a challenge to any one with technical expert to challenge him that the E-Levy that government is seeking to pass in Parliament is not 3.75 percent.
According to him contrary to the perceive impression in the public domain that the E-Levy when it comes into force would be 1.75, the actual percentage is 3.75.
“Anyone who understands telecommunications should contradict me on this matter, we do not have any hesitation letting you know that where we stand on this matter, we are against the E-Levy, and we would not support it. But we would support other measures to fiscal consolidate the economy. At the second reading of the bill I would explain my position”.
Again, the Bill withdrawn before parliament was even technically incompetent, adding he has heard the Finance Minister tell the world that the Telcos have agreed to grant him point two five percent (.0.25%), but queried that figure stating that Vodafone cash is currently point zero, so where would the finance minister get his point two five percent?”
“We have concerns and we would look into the merit of your concerns, the E-Levy is disincentive for the growth of our economy and let us subject the concerns to a thorough debate and we would vote against it”.
Mr. Haruna Iddrisu made this remarks on Thursday, February 10, 2022 when the Speaker of Parliament was petitioned by the youth wing of the NDC and some concern coalition members who are against the E-Levy passage.
“We would stand counted with the Republic to reflect your aspiration and views while commending you for a peaceful and successful demonstration. This is what happens in a democratic society; there must be avenue for citizens to articulate their legitimate concerns on matters of the E-Levy”.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com