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Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to President John Mahama, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to abolish the electronic transfer levy (E-levy) and the COVID-19 levy, fulfilling a key promise from the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) 2024 manifesto.
Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Madam Bawah emphasized the urgency of removing these levies to ease the financial burden on Ghanaians. She criticized the 1.5% E-levy rate as excessive, noting that other countries cap similar taxes at 0.5%.
“The E-levy has become a significant burden for citizens who rely heavily on mobile money services due to the collapse of several banks. It’s crucial to ensure financial platforms remain accessible and affordable,” she said.
She also highlighted the levies’ negative impact on international development efforts, pointing out how they have disrupted resource distribution through mobile money platforms.
Additionally, Madam Bawah questioned why COVID-19-related levies continue to be collected years after the pandemic, especially when critical projects like Agenda 111 remain incomplete.
“President Mahama’s government is determined to deliver on its promise to scrap these levies, bringing much-needed relief to Ghanaians,” she assured.
President John Mahama was sworn in yesterday, January 7, 2025, and his administration has pledged to prioritize policies aimed at reducing economic hardships.
Source:NKONKONSA.com
