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The Majority Leader in Parliament, Osei Kyei Mensah-Bonsu has provided reasoning for the imposition of taxes on earnings from betting and lotteries. He argues that betting promotes a lackadaisical pursuit and, if left unchecked, could have detrimental effects on the youth in Ghana.
Mensah-Bonsu contends that betting fails to promote industriousness; instead, it instills a tendency towards indolent activities.
During an interview on Kumasi-based Angel FM on Thursday, the Member of Parliament for Suame directed his advice towards the younger generation, urging them to embrace diligent effort while steering clear of betting.
In his perspective, divine blessings are reserved for those who earnestly toil and do not endorse idle behaviors.
“I don’t believe in betting. I don’t believe in luck. I believe in hard work and sweating to get money. Let’s be serious. As for me, I’m against betting coming into the country. I don’t support it because it doesn’t encourage hard work.”
“As an individual, I don’t engage in lottery because I don’t believe in that. I don’t believe in luck. Work hard so God will bless it.”
The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has announced that it will start with the implementation of a 10% withholding tax on all gross gaming winnings from August 15, 2023.
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