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Ghanaian actress and activist, Lydia Forson, has reacted to the passing of the contentious Electronic Levy in parliament. On Tuesday, the Electronic Transactions Bill, which has been a source of controversy, was approved in its third reading. Even before the bill was enacted, the minority withdrew their support. Lydia Forson …

Johnson Asiedu Nketia, the National Democratic Congress, (NDC) General Secretary, has urged President Akufo Addo to change the living conditions of Ghanaians following the passing of the E-Levy. He said the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration has long stated that the e-levy is the cure to Ghana’s woes, thus …

The Member of Parliament for North Tongu in the Volta Region, Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has refuted multiple reports claiming that the E- levy Bill had been passed. According to Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa in a post on Facebook, the Supreme Court’s decision overpowers the ruling of the majority in power. …

The contentious E-levy has reportedly been passed by Parliament on today Tuesday March 29 after the third reading in the House. The Minority staged a walkout during the second reading on the E-levy. They walked out after the Minority Leader leader Haruna Iddrisu said the NDC MPs remain united in …

Legendary Highlife musician, Kojo Antwi has vehemently disapproved of the E-Levy bill being introduced by the Ghanaian government. The legendary Afro-pop, Highlife, and Reggae musical artiste, also known as ‘Mr Music Man’, argues that the timing for the introduction of the E-Levy bill is not right and it will be …

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is hopeful that the contentious 1.75 percent electronic transaction tax would be authorized, despite the fact that the current discussion on the controversial 1.75 percent E-levy is encountering some criticism from a sector of the population. Ken Ofori Atta told journalist in Accra at …

Renowned pollster and political analyst, Ben Ephson has revealed the reason why the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is kicking against the controversial e-levy.⁠ ⁠ According to the veteran journalist, the passage of the levy is likely to propel the ruling NPP to victory in the 2024 general elections. He said …

In the rare event that the NPP administration implements the e-levy, the future NDC government would repeal it, according to NDC General Secretary Asiedu Nketia. It will be part of the NDC’s first hundred days in government, he said He said this while speaking to demonstrators in Accra on February …

Highly opinionated actress and activist, Lydia Forson has tackled rapper Sarkodie and others who believe the E-Levy Tax is a good initiative by the incumbent government. The debate is still ongoing in Ghana about government’s decision to tax digital money transactions. Many are those who are kicking against the policy …

Popular Ghanaian actress and TV presenter, Joselyn Dumas has shared her thoughts on the controversial electronic transaction levy. The E-levy has left the country divided with many kicking against its introduction for various reasons. Joselyn Dumas also took to Twitter to express her opinion on the matter. She questioned the government’s motive …