If you remove betting tax and E-Levy, where will revenue come from? - Joe Jackson to Mahama

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Ob 12 months ago

See idiot, where was revenue coming from before betting tax nd e-levy

See idiot, where was revenue coming from before betting tax nd e-levy
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Kojo 12 months ago

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Kunta 12 months ago

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He will dupe you.
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JK 12 months ago

Scammers, people should not fall for this fraud! My wife has being a victim. They will continue taking money from you and won't show you where they are located. I have reported them to the CID. Ghanaweb help arrest this fraud ...
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Scammers, people should not fall for this fraud! My wife has being a victim. They will continue taking money from you and won't show you where they are located. I have reported them to the CID. Ghanaweb help arrest this fraudsters.
YABA 12 months ago

You called him an Idiot? There is no point responding to you or your statement for its obvious that you wrote out from ignorance based on your choice of words.....Revenue paa If you were to have exhibited some finesse Then of ...
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You called him an Idiot? There is no point responding to you or your statement for its obvious that you wrote out from ignorance based on your choice of words.....Revenue paa If you were to have exhibited some finesse Then of course we have mounted a strong reasonable argument on why the goverment needs Taxes to grow
TTT 12 months ago

Excellent response.Too many zero I.Q beings in Ghana

Excellent response.Too many zero I.Q beings in Ghana
Kweku Tsin 12 months ago

Most of that money goes into someone's pocket, so, no harm no foul.

Most of that money goes into someone's pocket, so, no harm no foul.

Major 12 months ago

Thank you. Elevy a nd betting tax goes directly into Akyem Mafia Pockets.

Thank you. Elevy a nd betting tax goes directly into Akyem Mafia Pockets.
Yaw 12 months ago

@TTT, the peculiar situation in Africa is not about taxes, taxes, taxes. The revenue collected by government is enough to make an impact in development. The major problem is mismanagement! You can collect all the revenues wit ...
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@TTT, the peculiar situation in Africa is not about taxes, taxes, taxes. The revenue collected by government is enough to make an impact in development. The major problem is mismanagement! You can collect all the revenues without sympathy like what NPP came to do but the effect of mismanagement will expose you.
OK 12 months ago

Hahaha, true talk. Many zero IQs ampa

Hahaha, true talk. Many zero IQs ampa
JACK TORONTO 12 months ago

If corruption is seriously fought in Ghana, most nuisance taxes would be abolished. How can $58M be used to build a useless hole? $42M left with Cecilia DAPAAH from the taxpayers' money. $108M AKUFFO ADDO'S daughter spair p ...
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If corruption is seriously fought in Ghana, most nuisance taxes would be abolished. How can $58M be used to build a useless hole? $42M left with Cecilia DAPAAH from the taxpayers' money. $108M AKUFFO ADDO'S daughter spair parts scandal has gone for good. About $12 B taxpayers' money transferred from the GCB to an unknon destination by KEN OFORI ATTA could have prevented Ghana from going to the IMF.
$15 K rented private judge by OPANA to and fro could have built more schools to eradicate the double track system. Let face the facts.
Frank 12 months ago

Very many zero IQs masquerading on social media

Very many zero IQs masquerading on social media
NAKA 12 months ago

Indeed, taxes are essential for the growth and development of any government, as they provide the revenue needed to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical services. However, it is equally important tha ...
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Indeed, taxes are essential for the growth and development of any government, as they provide the revenue needed to fund infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other critical services. However, it is equally important that taxes are structured to be reasonable and not impose undue burdens on citizens. A balanced approach ensures that while the government generates necessary revenue, the well-being and financial stability of its people are not compromised.
Titus 12 months ago

You are wise .

You are wise .
Yaw 12 months ago

And you couldn't find out from your analysis that taxes like e-levy is stifling consumer spending and rather collapsing small businesses which employs the majority of Ghanaians. When e-levy is removed, people will find the re ...
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And you couldn't find out from your analysis that taxes like e-levy is stifling consumer spending and rather collapsing small businesses which employs the majority of Ghanaians. When e-levy is removed, people will find the reason and the fiscal space to spend on goods and services offered by small businesses. Small Businesses will thrive and government can then tax small businesses for its revenue. E-levy is the most unreasonable tax in the country in that you can tax somebody for using his own money, which may have already been taxes severally elsewhere. Betting tax, I don't have a problem if it is maintained, but e-levy should definitely go.
The whole kumama 12 months ago

Can you tell us how much money the government has made from this taxes,how it has used and the relevance of imposing it on Ghanaians? Did the mentioned taxes stop them from borrowing ?
Which country in the world is paying c ...
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Can you tell us how much money the government has made from this taxes,how it has used and the relevance of imposing it on Ghanaians? Did the mentioned taxes stop them from borrowing ?
Which country in the world is paying covid tax?
We are paying sanitation tax,yet look at the country
Stephano 12 months ago

Are those taxes so crucial for the government whilst we are paying SML and KelniGVG millions of dollars monthly for doing no work. When we could pay $108million to the president's daughter to buy spare parts for 307 ambulance ...
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Are those taxes so crucial for the government whilst we are paying SML and KelniGVG millions of dollars monthly for doing no work. When we could pay $108million to the president's daughter to buy spare parts for 307 ambulances? There are numerous payouts monthly and in huge figures for no work done. All create, loot and share schemes. We don't need betting tax and e-levy to survive but for the create, loot and share of the npp. JM can cancel those taxes by stopping those corrupt payments.

Aba Sam 12 months ago

Why didn't Joe Jackson question Bawumia where the revenue will come from when he said same thing?

Why didn't Joe Jackson question Bawumia where the revenue will come from when he said same thing?
AFanOfCommonSense 12 months ago

Your comment would have been just fine if you didn't say idiot, if there was revenue already coming, those taxes would not have been introduced and we will not be under IMF, making the government unpopular.

Your comment would have been just fine if you didn't say idiot, if there was revenue already coming, those taxes would not have been introduced and we will not be under IMF, making the government unpopular.
THINK TWICE. 12 months ago

I think revenues were coming oo. Do you remember tollbooths. Amoako Atta removed them without anyone questioning him. The booths were bringing more revenue than e_levy and betting tax put together. All these vehicles carting ...
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I think revenues were coming oo. Do you remember tollbooths. Amoako Atta removed them without anyone questioning him. The booths were bringing more revenue than e_levy and betting tax put together. All these vehicles carting goods from Ghana to other countries are using our routes, free-of-charge.
The tollbooths can replace all the stupid taxes introduced by the outgoing, zero IQ government.
cppaa 12 months ago

thank u

thank u
Akwasi KB. 12 months ago

You call such a man as this idiot, please tell us who in your family comes any close to his class. Some people like this person just talk by heart.

You call such a man as this idiot, please tell us who in your family comes any close to his class. Some people like this person just talk by heart.
True 12 months ago

You’re right my friend. Those nuisance taxes need to go, and government needs to trim down. It’s too bloated and expensive.

You’re right my friend. Those nuisance taxes need to go, and government needs to trim down. It’s too bloated and expensive.
Kojo 12 months ago

Nonsense!!! What has been done with the country's resources after the betting tax etc is a progressive question!!!

Nonsense!!! What has been done with the country's resources after the betting tax etc is a progressive question!!!
Kojo 12 months ago

Nonsense!!

Nonsense!!
1% IQ 11 months ago

stupid question from a sleeping student in class

stupid question from a sleeping student in class
Donatus 12 months ago

Money will remain in the pockets of citizens to create more jobs to expand direct income tax from employees. Money in their pockets also ensures health and strong labour force.

Money will remain in the pockets of citizens to create more jobs to expand direct income tax from employees. Money in their pockets also ensures health and strong labour force.

Yaw 12 months ago

THEY WILL REMOVE IT AND INTRODUCE A NEW ONE, THEN NPP WILL SAY THEY WILL SCRAP IT.
MASSA THEY ARE THE SAME. JUST THAT WE GHANAIANS HAVE SHORT MEMORY.

THEY WILL REMOVE IT AND INTRODUCE A NEW ONE, THEN NPP WILL SAY THEY WILL SCRAP IT.
MASSA THEY ARE THE SAME. JUST THAT WE GHANAIANS HAVE SHORT MEMORY.
Oracle 12 months ago

If Ghanaians had a short memory NPP would still be in power come Jan 7th.

If Ghanaians had a short memory NPP would still be in power come Jan 7th.
TRUTH 12 months ago

THATS A MEDIOCRE WAY OF THINKING TO SAY THAT THEY ARE ALL THE SAME, THIS IS ALSO TO EXPOSE YOUR HYPOCRISY LIKE AN OSTRICH BURYING YOUR HEAD AND SAYING ALL WAS OKAY UNDER AKUFFO ADDO. WE VOTED FOR MAHAMA BECAUSE HE IS CAPABLE ...
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THATS A MEDIOCRE WAY OF THINKING TO SAY THAT THEY ARE ALL THE SAME, THIS IS ALSO TO EXPOSE YOUR HYPOCRISY LIKE AN OSTRICH BURYING YOUR HEAD AND SAYING ALL WAS OKAY UNDER AKUFFO ADDO. WE VOTED FOR MAHAMA BECAUSE HE IS CAPABLE OF TURNING THE ECONOMY AROUND
Felix 12 months ago

The money will com from taxing the gold and oil companies exploiting the country resources for a cheap price.

The money will com from taxing the gold and oil companies exploiting the country resources for a cheap price.
Watching 12 months ago

Guy let us stop using the word exploitation for the gold and oil companies
Just go and do small scale mining and pay all the taxes and see if u can break even
Unless we can develop the equipments and resources used to expl ...
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Guy let us stop using the word exploitation for the gold and oil companies
Just go and do small scale mining and pay all the taxes and see if u can break even
Unless we can develop the equipments and resources used to exploit the natural resources please let us keep mute in condemning multi national companies
Ur institutions of higher learning are only sitting there and making unnecessary noise trying to get contracts for these companies or fix their relatives
Tell which institutions has been able to develop reagents for ore processing or mining equipment
Felix 12 months ago

The Ghanaian goverment can hire these foreign high skill workers who will work for them. The will bring their knowledge to exploit these resources without losing the money to some foreign companies.

The Ghanaian goverment can hire these foreign high skill workers who will work for them. The will bring their knowledge to exploit these resources without losing the money to some foreign companies.
Mansa Musa 12 months ago

We will get the funding after operation O.R.A.L

We will get the funding after operation O.R.A.L
Ewvevi 12 months ago

Another fool who doesn't think outside the box. COVID is over. Why should we be taxed? As a so called finance person, can't you make sensible suggestions like boosting agriculture productivity, industrialization, etc? Fool. S ...
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Another fool who doesn't think outside the box. COVID is over. Why should we be taxed? As a so called finance person, can't you make sensible suggestions like boosting agriculture productivity, industrialization, etc? Fool. Shut up.
Achakanapaya 12 months ago

That's none of your business Mr Jackson.
Is Promise, must be done piriod.

That's none of your business Mr Jackson.
Is Promise, must be done piriod.
Garu 12 months ago

Dont worry your head too much, ndc people shit money

Dont worry your head too much, ndc people shit money
PAK 12 months ago

It will come from your anus, aboaba, was the country not generating revenue before the criminals imposed them.

It will come from your anus, aboaba, was the country not generating revenue before the criminals imposed them.
Gil 12 months ago

From toolbooth

From toolbooth
Tsoo Ohami 12 months ago

Where is the money going to come from? Fool! Introduce Highway Tax like before and the money will flow (was that not NDC argument which the so-called Mr. know-all Bawumia was also against the E-levy but then followed them to ...
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Where is the money going to come from? Fool! Introduce Highway Tax like before and the money will flow (was that not NDC argument which the so-called Mr. know-all Bawumia was also against the E-levy but then followed them to celebrate its passing?). That was much more reasonable than the e-levy introduced by the crackhead Akuffo Addo with Bawumia looking on helplessly who also then said he will also scrap it. Why dont you ask him where the money will come from? All these sick heads call themselves Finance people.
Wise Man. 12 months ago

Stop your nonsense before the E levy Ghana was still working.

Stop your nonsense before the E levy Ghana was still working.
Jkn 12 months ago

It will come from your Anus

It will come from your Anus
Brigadier Sabari v.2 12 months ago

Panyin boine. Are you now asking? You and many of you thought it was childs play and concert party when you decided without just cause to denigrate, malign and lie against the government to aid the incompentent twat and his f ...
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Panyin boine. Are you now asking? You and many of you thought it was childs play and concert party when you decided without just cause to denigrate, malign and lie against the government to aid the incompentent twat and his fucking party to win the elections. You are now asking? Let me tell you old fool. There will be more taxes and i wish they are more severe to show the ingrate Ghanaians how dumb and stupid you are especially those that voted for the NDC and more importantly the bastards in the NPP that did not vote. Long may the country called Ghana suffer. Bastardos.
Baba 12 months ago

This is man others campaigned for NDC only to be asking stupid questions. When they promised did he talked about it. They must scrap it and suffer

This is man others campaigned for NDC only to be asking stupid questions. When they promised did he talked about it. They must scrap it and suffer
Joko 12 months ago

NPP supporters gonna bleed to death hahaha

NPP supporters gonna bleed to death hahaha
Nene O.K 12 months ago

Were there NOT revenue coming in before those two taxes were introduced and imposed on us. Boss, we beg, make dem find a better way out

Were there NOT revenue coming in before those two taxes were introduced and imposed on us. Boss, we beg, make dem find a better way out
AGYA 12 months ago

This man is wise, Populism cannot develop Ghana.Tell me which country in the world where betting is tax free?

This man is wise, Populism cannot develop Ghana.Tell me which country in the world where betting is tax free?
@Godisking 12 months ago

In a Muslim country, Lebanon betting is tax free. Enquire and see.

In a Muslim country, Lebanon betting is tax free. Enquire and see.
Me. 12 months ago

How is the Lebanese economy doing today?

How is the Lebanese economy doing today?
Ewvevi 12 months ago

And who told you Lebanon is a Muslim country? Check before you talk.

And who told you Lebanon is a Muslim country? Check before you talk.
@Godisking 12 months ago

Bawumia said same. You failed to ask this question during the campaign period. Why now?

Bawumia said same. You failed to ask this question during the campaign period. Why now?
Deadgoat mahama 12 months ago

Is Bawumia the president elect? Idiot. Is this how you are going to behave in the next 4 years? When people complain, then you will make comparison with the previous government. Stupidity

Is Bawumia the president elect? Idiot. Is this how you are going to behave in the next 4 years? When people complain, then you will make comparison with the previous government. Stupidity
Cole 12 months ago

You people should tell us one single project from this useless betting tax and e levy. They told us e levy is the game changer to the economic woes. What did it solve?

You people should tell us one single project from this useless betting tax and e levy. They told us e levy is the game changer to the economic woes. What did it solve?
This man again 12 months ago

You want to stay relevant but you are not. You can not think and very lazy person. When these Lewis were not there what was the problem?

You want to stay relevant but you are not. You can not think and very lazy person. When these Lewis were not there what was the problem?
NPP crooks in Disguise 12 months ago

Mr. Man, I see you frequently, clear and loud on TV3. Even today with Seth Tekpeh. Mr. Mfantsipm man, never introduce political confusion. You are 2nd Adam Smith in disguise. Disengage from the NDCmomentum. Is that clear?

Mr. Man, I see you frequently, clear and loud on TV3. Even today with Seth Tekpeh. Mr. Mfantsipm man, never introduce political confusion. You are 2nd Adam Smith in disguise. Disengage from the NDCmomentum. Is that clear?
Kobina 12 months ago

Masa we don't want you to talk like that the man said he will cancel those taxes so let help him to abolish it

Masa we don't want you to talk like that the man said he will cancel those taxes so let help him to abolish it
Jones Pope 12 months ago

A very good question from Joe Jackson to the Former President and the now in coming President Mahama, if they have the will power to remove all those taxes, he (or is it they) have said they would remove, where will revenue c ...
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A very good question from Joe Jackson to the Former President and the now in coming President Mahama, if they have the will power to remove all those taxes, he (or is it they) have said they would remove, where will revenue come from for the government to implement all the policies they plan to do? All that plenty talk was just to sway the vote of the citizen to his side.
If anything at all, this new government will come in and boastfully remove all those taxes and get a close to hundred present approval rate from most of the citizens. Not too long after the government would realise that there is not enough revenue coming into the state coffers to enable government implement those promises they to made to the people of Ghana. The government now has the option to borrow from internal operations (which is not enough), or borrow from international financial institutions; this option comes with huge cost which will end up draining the countries revenue. The easy way out of this quagmire is to bring those taxes back with a new name and may end up increasing the rates so they would have more cash to implement their ambitious policies.
Just mark my words.
Gye nyame 12 months ago

This one de3 master don't say this at all you see say you chop all the money and you are afraid of been arrested so you are here saying when he remove the tax where will the money come from master when there no tax on betting ...
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This one de3 master don't say this at all you see say you chop all the money and you are afraid of been arrested so you are here saying when he remove the tax where will the money come from master when there no tax on betting and e-levy didn't you get money from this country so you are here to tell me that our bet and e-levy keep the country going then you going to opposition 40 yrs .... Mahama will take the seat saaa untile God kill him if not paaa then go and rest paaaa because if mahama remove the tax and e-levy please stay back wai because that what we want and beside he know say he can't create a lot job for the people to do and he can't satisfy everybody by given them work to day so the betting will also be out work too if you like it or not he is going to remove the taxing on bet and on e-levy ....NPP are so ungrateful too much how can you put tax on a bet and e-levy this cause your losing if you dont know am telling you today , even the free SHS didn't even vote for you all because of the tax that you put it in the betting and e-levy
OK 12 months ago

Oyiwaa. I keep asking myself same question because if you promise freebies and removal of taxes, where would the revenue come from?

Oyiwaa. I keep asking myself same question because if you promise freebies and removal of taxes, where would the revenue come from?
Yes 12 months ago

Where is the gold, oil and cocoa money? You see another trouble causer. Don't you know that the youth have no jobs? The E-levy pushed NPP down. Don't you know that? Always causing trouble.

Where is the gold, oil and cocoa money? You see another trouble causer. Don't you know that the youth have no jobs? The E-levy pushed NPP down. Don't you know that? Always causing trouble.
TRUTH 12 months ago

DON’T WORRY JOE JACKSON YOU HAVEN’T TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE WASTAGE IN THIS OUTGOING GOVERNMENT NOT TO TALK OF MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF CEDIS ALLOCATED TO THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT ALONE AS THEIR BUDGET. NUMEROUS LOOTING AND ...
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DON’T WORRY JOE JACKSON YOU HAVEN’T TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THE WASTAGE IN THIS OUTGOING GOVERNMENT NOT TO TALK OF MILLIONS AND MILLIONS OF CEDIS ALLOCATED TO THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT ALONE AS THEIR BUDGET. NUMEROUS LOOTING AND SHARING OF OUR COFFERS. LOOK MOST OF YOU CLAIMED TO BE ECONOMIST BUT I GUESS ITS JUST IN PAPER AND THATS WHY BAWUMIA FAILED TO MANAGE THE ECONOMY
kris 12 months ago

what are they using the betting and e-levy tax for?
just using it to enrich themselves

what are they using the betting and e-levy tax for?
just using it to enrich themselves
Yes 12 months ago

Another Idiot. They are happy when Ghanaians are suffering. Did the past governments have E-levy and betting tax? Do not deceive NDC.

Another Idiot. They are happy when Ghanaians are suffering. Did the past governments have E-levy and betting tax? Do not deceive NDC.
Nana Ofori Bekoe 12 months ago

Come from your ancestors......see this stupid old fool

Come from your ancestors......see this stupid old fool
Yes 12 months ago

Please Ghanaians are angry. Do not add more. If you were the president, you would lose because of this wicked thinking. The youth have no jobs. They live on betting, and you want to tax.

Please Ghanaians are angry. Do not add more. If you were the president, you would lose because of this wicked thinking. The youth have no jobs. They live on betting, and you want to tax.
Wonitwaasedi 12 months ago

Skin pain

Skin pain
Kwam 12 months ago

Mr Joe Jackson don't muddy our waters, even both Presidential candidates promises to remove them. Why didn't you ask Ex Vice Bawumia this question?
Why now?? Even when they remove the reasonable road toll you were quiet. Why ...
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Mr Joe Jackson don't muddy our waters, even both Presidential candidates promises to remove them. Why didn't you ask Ex Vice Bawumia this question?
Why now?? Even when they remove the reasonable road toll you were quiet. Why suddenly have you found your voice on this?
Nana 12 months ago

I'm not surprised that this is coming from Mr. Thompson at this point. It is obvious that his preferred party has won after bashing the out-going government and now he wants to position the minds of Ghanaians to court public ...
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I'm not surprised that this is coming from Mr. Thompson at this point. It is obvious that his preferred party has won after bashing the out-going government and now he wants to position the minds of Ghanaians to court public sympathy for the in-coming NDC government. Well, Mr. Thompson, some of us are willing to do objective criticism so relax wai.
Nana 12 months ago

# Mr. Jackson

# Mr. Jackson
Judy 12 months ago

Some of the money would come from Road tolls.This will also create jobs for others.Why do we have to use tax payers money to fix roads? Why are trucks from other countries using Roads and not paying tolls. What is the governm ...
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Some of the money would come from Road tolls.This will also create jobs for others.Why do we have to use tax payers money to fix roads? Why are trucks from other countries using Roads and not paying tolls. What is the government using the oil money far?
Thief of Staff - Akosua Frema 12 months ago

What a fool? And this guy is a CEO of Dalex finance? Before the introduction of these 2 taxes, where was the government getting revenue? Gyimi gyimi. Kwasiaa buuluubuuluuu!!!

What a fool? And this guy is a CEO of Dalex finance? Before the introduction of these 2 taxes, where was the government getting revenue? Gyimi gyimi. Kwasiaa buuluubuuluuu!!!
Hello 12 months ago

Respect yourself,. Who told this idiot, tax is what is used to run a nation. Until 2022, where was revenue coming from..?

Respect yourself,. Who told this idiot, tax is what is used to run a nation. Until 2022, where was revenue coming from..?
Ben la 12 months ago

Revenue from road tolls, Revenue from property tax, government expenditure will be cut, and other traditional taxes. Previous government expenditure was too heavy and corruption in the system was alarming that all taxes could ...
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Revenue from road tolls, Revenue from property tax, government expenditure will be cut, and other traditional taxes. Previous government expenditure was too heavy and corruption in the system was alarming that all taxes could not materialised into tangible projects. Let's give the incoming government the privilege to plan and implement his program as promised.
Kofi Sam 12 months ago

Mr. Jackson before e-levy and betting tax were introduced didn't we have forms of taxes? Why do you people want to beat both sides of the drum? You come and speak against on air and when it's time to do something about it you ...
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Mr. Jackson before e-levy and betting tax were introduced didn't we have forms of taxes? Why do you people want to beat both sides of the drum? You come and speak against on air and when it's time to do something about it you turn and complain.
Why can't we move away from taxation and focus on production
Opoku 12 months ago

Where was government generating revenue from before E-Levy and Betting tax came into existence. Some of you old men talk from your anus.

Where was government generating revenue from before E-Levy and Betting tax came into existence. Some of you old men talk from your anus.
Dec 12 months ago

Ask him oo. I think he will be soon be calling for huge IMF loan. It's not too late, he can give an excuse to that for now

Ask him oo. I think he will be soon be calling for huge IMF loan. It's not too late, he can give an excuse to that for now
Joe 12 months ago

Mr. Mahama has already said they will renegotiate with IMF and World bank to extend the current programme. He will need to prove how he's going to make up the revenue shortfall.

Mr. Mahama has already said they will renegotiate with IMF and World bank to extend the current programme. He will need to prove how he's going to make up the revenue shortfall.
Joe 12 months ago

A very important question which has to be answered in the administration's first budget.

A very important question which has to be answered in the administration's first budget.
Tsotsoo 12 months ago

We have to be careful about some of these taxes. The elevy has worked well so far. As for betting the tax will curb instances of under age involvement. How many people bet? It's like lottery. When the Cedi stabilises, prices ...
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We have to be careful about some of these taxes. The elevy has worked well so far. As for betting the tax will curb instances of under age involvement. How many people bet? It's like lottery. When the Cedi stabilises, prices of goods will be affordable. Thank you
Daakyehene 12 months ago

Where did your government get money before the e-levy and betting tax? You came and met huge sum of money but Akufo Addo squandered everthing and destroyed everthing

Where did your government get money before the e-levy and betting tax? You came and met huge sum of money but Akufo Addo squandered everthing and destroyed everthing
PITO 12 months ago

Overtaxation of citizens does not equate to a rich government. Ghana recently discovered oil after years without it, what has the oil wealth contributed to the bottom line of the country’s economy? Good policies in resourc ...
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Overtaxation of citizens does not equate to a rich government. Ghana recently discovered oil after years without it, what has the oil wealth contributed to the bottom line of the country’s economy? Good policies in resource management is where the money will come from. Private citizens can hold onto their monies and gambling winnings. Government makes policy to ensure money circulates within the system preventing siphoning it outside! The same way we do for cocoa. Reduce incentives for money going outside of Ghana as compared to coming in. E.g. Tax persons or companies exchanging their cedis into other currencies at 30% and tax exports of resources and services going outside NOT COMING INSIDE. use gold negotiation such as in gold for oil scheme etc. There are better ways and our economist can work it out. Let’s work together both NPP and NDC and any other party for Ghana sake.
Kelly 12 months ago

Was Mahama banging his wife or the side chickens when he pledged to abolish those taxes? They are pushing these idiots to defend why they should not fulfill the promises made in the name of "political talk"

Was Mahama banging his wife or the side chickens when he pledged to abolish those taxes? They are pushing these idiots to defend why they should not fulfill the promises made in the name of "political talk"
Wakkuffo Waddo 12 months ago

Hmm.
Good question.
But with scanty ministerial appointments I think it will make up.

Hmm.
Good question.
But with scanty ministerial appointments I think it will make up.
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Kwesi 12 months ago

Income.= Revenue - Expenditure.
Income will still be high if Expenditure is reduced drastically, say from reducing the number of Ministries and MPs and their Deputies, etc.
Ar this time Ghana needs solid people.with brains.

Income.= Revenue - Expenditure.
Income will still be high if Expenditure is reduced drastically, say from reducing the number of Ministries and MPs and their Deputies, etc.
Ar this time Ghana needs solid people.with brains.
Ghanaba 12 months ago

Arrest and retrieve with interest all the stolen money. That money alone is enough to lift Ghana from it's porous state without any taxes. Mahama, go after all the criminals who have looted the state cofers and are now on the ...
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Arrest and retrieve with interest all the stolen money. That money alone is enough to lift Ghana from it's porous state without any taxes. Mahama, go after all the criminals who have looted the state cofers and are now on the run. Go after them and prosecute them , let them cough out the stolen cash. If don't prosecute these criminals we will come after u and your government. Mark my words
Watching 12 months ago

The problem is not taxes perse but wat they are used for
Eg govt can state that 50%of Covid tax will be used to build holding centers like agenda 111 and they should be listed orderly after every 6months there is accountabi ...
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The problem is not taxes perse but wat they are used for
Eg govt can state that 50%of Covid tax will be used to build holding centers like agenda 111 and they should be listed orderly after every 6months there is accountability for that line item
40% of betting tax for stadiums development
20% for women soccer
20% for juvenile soccer etc any sport that has no innovative ideas to bring in revenue the state should not pump in money
We should stop lumping in all revenue at centralized position and start empowering assemblies and local councils
Stupid man 12 months ago

Stealing from persons, and you call it taxation.

Stealing from persons, and you call it taxation.
Justice 12 months ago

I want JM to reduce them but not to scrap them entirely... The whole created by keb offori atta is deep oooo and wide.......

I want JM to reduce them but not to scrap them entirely... The whole created by keb offori atta is deep oooo and wide.......
Stone 12 months ago

Before npp.came to.power mahama was managing the economy without e.levy, so what are you.talking about?

Before npp.came to.power mahama was managing the economy without e.levy, so what are you.talking about?
Agnes 12 months ago

Please he will reduce corruption and the waste at the Presidency

Please he will reduce corruption and the waste at the Presidency
Osei-Bonsu 12 months ago

These wicked Oldmen are back with their supposed 'wise counsel'. Even USA president elect has set up DOGE ( Department of Government Efficiency). We the youth are saying the overpriced contracts and Government procurement has ...
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These wicked Oldmen are back with their supposed 'wise counsel'. Even USA president elect has set up DOGE ( Department of Government Efficiency). We the youth are saying the overpriced contracts and Government procurement has to stop. If not, there will eventually be a Cote' D'Ivoire in Ghana to purge the conscience of our political class. Ghana and Ivory coast have similar topology. Yet Ghana road construction is always 5x the cost for a similar road in Ivory Coast. Go and see how Ivory Coast is peaceful and quiet after the civil war.
Nana Adomako 12 months ago

Betting tax must not be removed but reduced if need be. Tax on betting is not only about income generation but about deterrence as well. Addiction to betting can lead to a lot of social vices.

All said and done, any legali ...
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Betting tax must not be removed but reduced if need be. Tax on betting is not only about income generation but about deterrence as well. Addiction to betting can lead to a lot of social vices.

All said and done, any legalized activity that generates income to the individual must be taxable to generate income to state as well.
Nii Joromi 11 months ago

Taxation does not deter people from betting. It's an addiction.

Taxation does not deter people from betting. It's an addiction.
Black man and stupidity 12 months ago

Road tow will replace them shut when did Elevy and betting tax arrived

Road tow will replace them shut when did Elevy and betting tax arrived
Mental charter 12 months ago

Some of these so-called independent financial analysts are just hypocrite

Some of these so-called independent financial analysts are just hypocrite
Sayitlikeitis 12 months ago

WDF....the government is just an extortion racket....taxes is just an extortion racket....
If they don't have taxes then they cannot chop money and waste your hard earned money.
Stop paying taxes and what is the government. ...
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WDF....the government is just an extortion racket....taxes is just an extortion racket....
If they don't have taxes then they cannot chop money and waste your hard earned money.
Stop paying taxes and what is the government...it is a lifeless body with no purpose
Mental charter 12 months ago

Who are you asking

Who are you asking
Cinema 12 months ago

From your mother's anus respectfully, kwasea buluuuuu. Gyimiiiiiiiii!!

From your mother's anus respectfully, kwasea buluuuuu. Gyimiiiiiiiii!!
Brown 12 months ago

From your rotten ass
Ofui

From your rotten ass
Ofui
Babalawo 12 months ago

Did you ask Bawumiah the same questions ? Fat Fool

Did you ask Bawumiah the same questions ? Fat Fool
Tosh 12 months ago

It would come from all the politically connected business's evading taxes until now, as well as stopping the rampant looting and corruption.

It would come from all the politically connected business's evading taxes until now, as well as stopping the rampant looting and corruption.
Enough is Enough 12 months ago

If Ghanaians can be a little responsible and we can all agree to remove the feeding aspect of free SHS and also see seasons to stop giving allowances to the nursing and teacher trainees, our financial burdens will be eased.
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If Ghanaians can be a little responsible and we can all agree to remove the feeding aspect of free SHS and also see seasons to stop giving allowances to the nursing and teacher trainees, our financial burdens will be eased.

Why should we borrow money to feed students?

Who was asking for food for SHS people before NPP came to power?
There was student loan trust fund for tertiary students. Why allowances again?

We're doing what the western countries aren't doing(free things), yet we're borrowing from them and also begging for aid.
Enough is Enough 12 months ago

We need to be realistic with things if we want to go far.

We don't need unnecessary taxes. We just need to spend wisely.

Road tolls is good and I think they should even charge it on the fuel (like 10p per liter). In tha ...
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We need to be realistic with things if we want to go far.

We don't need unnecessary taxes. We just need to spend wisely.

Road tolls is good and I think they should even charge it on the fuel (like 10p per liter). In that case, any vehicle can just pay road tolls without using the tool booth designated areas. I think Bawumia said something like that before.

How can we be paying COVID tax as at now, hmm?
Babalawo 12 months ago

The money is going to come from your mother's ass. foolish man

The money is going to come from your mother's ass. foolish man
AD 12 months ago

Under Mahama there was no elevy and betting tax but he got revenue to do so much for this country

Under Mahama there was no elevy and betting tax but he got revenue to do so much for this country
Nana 12 months ago

Without these taxes gh will still do well.

Without these taxes gh will still do well.
Batule 12 months ago

Emirates don't take Tax and they are fine.

Emirates don't take Tax and they are fine.
Test 2 12 months ago

WICKED AKUFO ADDO AND LIAR BAWUMIAH ARE KILLINGS GHANAIANS FIR GOLD
WHAT WILL IT PROFIT GHANA IF WE GOT ALL THE GOLD IN THIS WORLD AND LOST ALL YOUR CITEZENS TO KIDNEY DISEASE POLLUTED WATER CANCER DEFORMED BABIES AND DEATH ...
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WICKED AKUFO ADDO AND LIAR BAWUMIAH ARE KILLINGS GHANAIANS FIR GOLD
WHAT WILL IT PROFIT GHANA IF WE GOT ALL THE GOLD IN THIS WORLD AND LOST ALL YOUR CITEZENS TO KIDNEY DISEASE POLLUTED WATER CANCER DEFORMED BABIES AND DEATHS?
WICKED CORRUPT AKUFO ADDO KILLING GHANAIANS FOR GOLD
KB 12 months ago

Joe Jackson what are you talking about? This your propaganda will not work. Where were you when all those promises were made and in fact elevated to a Social Contract? You were fervently in support of the NDC and hounded the ...
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Joe Jackson what are you talking about? This your propaganda will not work. Where were you when all those promises were made and in fact elevated to a Social Contract? You were fervently in support of the NDC and hounded the NPP government at every turn. The NDC have won anyway and removing these nuisance taxes should be the least of their concerns. After all how much do these taxes bring to the national kitty
Ker 12 months ago

Enemy of progress

Enemy of progress
Sister Soulja 12 months ago

Until recently we didn't have any of those taxes how was government generating income?

Until recently we didn't have any of those taxes how was government generating income?
Kwabena Mensah 12 months ago

Mahama will replace it with road tax because Covid tax,E levy betting tax are unnecessary. The people of Ghana have actually opposed these taxes as nuisance.

Mahama will replace it with road tax because Covid tax,E levy betting tax are unnecessary. The people of Ghana have actually opposed these taxes as nuisance.
Straight Talk 12 months ago

He will introduce a different tax

He will introduce a different tax
Suzi 12 months ago

Even have they ever accounted for those taxes u asked for no body knows what they had from those taxes don't bring your self

Even have they ever accounted for those taxes u asked for no body knows what they had from those taxes don't bring your self
Kof 12 months ago

Cancel the Free shs and use the money to create jobs rather. It's is painful to finish school come and sit home without a job. It's very painful. Use the money to create jobs. When the people have j9bs , they can take care of ...
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Cancel the Free shs and use the money to create jobs rather. It's is painful to finish school come and sit home without a job. It's very painful. Use the money to create jobs. When the people have j9bs , they can take care of themselves
Wounded lion 12 months ago

In as much as we need. The taxes to build the nation, you don't squeeze the citizens of their basic needs with these draconian taxes, what is the point of taazing the people to death for development ?
Again,if recovery of th ...
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In as much as we need. The taxes to build the nation, you don't squeeze the citizens of their basic needs with these draconian taxes, what is the point of taazing the people to death for development ?
Again,if recovery of the loot is done from the looters, it should help.
Kunta 12 months ago

Mahama has been President before and as his followers say, he has the experience. As a result of he says he would remove the "nuisance" taxes then he knows what he is saying.

Mahama has been President before and as his followers say, he has the experience. As a result of he says he would remove the "nuisance" taxes then he knows what he is saying.
Koo 12 months ago

Double standard man,but you spke against it when inpp introduce it.

Double standard man,but you spke against it when inpp introduce it.
Mahama is better than Bawumia...hands down! 12 months ago

These are a bunch of lazy financial experts...just like Bawumia....where is the toll booth. Ghana was even better until eleven and bet Tax was introduced....kushiaaaaa

These are a bunch of lazy financial experts...just like Bawumia....where is the toll booth. Ghana was even better until eleven and bet Tax was introduced....kushiaaaaa
THINK TWICE. 12 months ago

Mr. Jackson, can you tell Ghanaians what Akuffo Addo used the money he got from e levy and betting tax to do which you know?
Don't bring yourself. You all kept quiet when these nation wreckers were devouring the country. Did ...
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Mr. Jackson, can you tell Ghanaians what Akuffo Addo used the money he got from e levy and betting tax to do which you know?
Don't bring yourself. You all kept quiet when these nation wreckers were devouring the country. Did you question Akuffo Addo on anything?
Respect your white beard and shut up.
JK 12 months ago

He is recovering the money from the npp who looted the state

He is recovering the money from the npp who looted the state
Daniel 12 months ago

A country like Ghana endowed with plentiful natural resources and fertile land for industrial farming animal rearing processing of food for local export to attract dollars the 275 MPs and other schoolers can't think outside t ...
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A country like Ghana endowed with plentiful natural resources and fertile land for industrial farming animal rearing processing of food for local export to attract dollars the 275 MPs and other schoolers can't think outside the box and brings on board innovation then what;s the meaning of soo many participation at Parliament. isn't it putting more burden on mother Ghana are we not wastng more resorces on the soo called politicians
Kwame 12 months ago

Before betting and E- levy was introduced to Ghanaians, wasn't there any orher means of generating revenues in Ghana.

Before betting and E- levy was introduced to Ghanaians, wasn't there any orher means of generating revenues in Ghana.
From your belly 12 months ago

Revenue will come from your fat belly.

Revenue will come from your fat belly.
Afro Jo 12 months ago

Your ass

Your ass
Teacher kofi 12 months ago

Ghanaian have to be little bit relief

Ghanaian have to be little bit relief
Azaaty 12 months ago

If John does not remove these taxes by the 2nd quarter of 2025, trust Ghanaians NDC has already lost the 2028 election straight up.

If John does not remove these taxes by the 2nd quarter of 2025, trust Ghanaians NDC has already lost the 2028 election straight up.
Yaaaaaa 12 months ago

Kwakwakwakwa. I laugh enter kichen Hmmmmmmm

Kwakwakwakwa. I laugh enter kichen Hmmmmmmm
Fii 12 months ago

Before all these taxes came, how was Ghana developing the country. Let the businesses grow and then the little money the government gets it will develop the country. It is not how much tax you take, it is where the money goes ...
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Before all these taxes came, how was Ghana developing the country. Let the businesses grow and then the little money the government gets it will develop the country. It is not how much tax you take, it is where the money goes that is the problem. Investigate anyone who has taken money and jail them. PAY AND GET OUT OF JAIL NO YEARS ALLOCATED. they will run and pay because the earlier you pay the earlier you go home. THIS WILL CHECK ALL THE PARTIES WHO THINK STATE STUFF BELONGS TO THEM
Sunday 12 months ago

Honestly speaking I think we need to be discerning enough to reckon that the electoral promises of removing so called "nuisance taxes" didn't start with John Mahama and his ndc. The npp before 2016 made those promises, actual ...
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Honestly speaking I think we need to be discerning enough to reckon that the electoral promises of removing so called "nuisance taxes" didn't start with John Mahama and his ndc. The npp before 2016 made those promises, actually fulfilled those promises by removing those taxes. But what did we see the npp later imposed taxes that were even nuisance that those they removed. So I think as Ghanaians we need to come to terms with the fact that both ndc and npp are not better. They're using us for business because it is evidenced that by the time any of these parties are leaving the corridors of power they would done irreparable damage to the national purse. So I think it's about time we wise up and look for a much alternative in future.
Kojo 12 months ago

Where was the revenue coming from before they introduced those wicked taxes ,Mr Moron

Where was the revenue coming from before they introduced those wicked taxes ,Mr Moron
Dee Blak 12 months ago

So this old fool thinks he's making a point ... Is that the only thing that can generate taxes in Ghana huh... Kwasiaakwa

So this old fool thinks he's making a point ... Is that the only thing that can generate taxes in Ghana huh... Kwasiaakwa
Bell Nono 12 months ago

Is that your problem. Please leave Mahama alone. God will assist and where the thoughts would come for the solution of the problems will mesmerise.

Is that your problem. Please leave Mahama alone. God will assist and where the thoughts would come for the solution of the problems will mesmerise.
Boss mighty 12 months ago

At first without e-levy and betting tax ,where were u getting ur taxes from.

At first without e-levy and betting tax ,where were u getting ur taxes from.
NO EXCUSES FROM NDC ADMINISTRATION. 12 months ago

NDC Party and prez. Mahsma knew about the stake of the economy before the 2024 elections. Ghanaians will not tolerate any excuses WHATSOEVER.from the incoming NDC government in a.matterof days.

NDC Party and prez. Mahsma knew about the stake of the economy before the 2024 elections. Ghanaians will not tolerate any excuses WHATSOEVER.from the incoming NDC government in a.matterof days.
Wonder 12 months ago

When there was no betting tax and e-levy, where was revenue generated from…….!!!

When there was no betting tax and e-levy, where was revenue generated from…….!!!
Raymond 12 months ago

After reading most of the comments, Naka is the only one who talked sense.

Guys put your political party lenses down and face the facts.
The majority of ghanaians don't pay direct taxes, yet they are the ones who compla ...
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After reading most of the comments, Naka is the only one who talked sense.

Guys put your political party lenses down and face the facts.
The majority of ghanaians don't pay direct taxes, yet they are the ones who complain the most. We all know there are leakages in the government and these need to stop. Corruption is drowning us, the next govt will do the same. It's been an uphill battle fighting corruption in this country.

Our leaders are the reflection of our society, most of us are as greedy as the politicians there. We see it in our day to day lives in this country. We like to pretend like we are good but it's a facade. I know there are good people in this country but the bad ones outnumber them. When the next government takes office next year, we'll start hearing of corruption cases within year 2. This will be same people that are criticizing this current government.

And also what's up with going to the houses of government officials to ask for money? How much do you think they are paid? What happens is; the person has to be corrupt in order for the fulfillment those duties

If we don't change our behavior, whoever comes to power will take advantage of us.
Deedee 12 months ago

Every country where betting takes place,taxes are out in it. You people don't get it,Mahama was just talking desperately for votes. He won't remove betting tax. Even that akukonkitinkiti,wellington boots,aboboya nonsense was ...
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Every country where betting takes place,taxes are out in it. You people don't get it,Mahama was just talking desperately for votes. He won't remove betting tax. Even that akukonkitinkiti,wellington boots,aboboya nonsense was just talking for gullible mins in ndc to think he has a super plan. Lol! The 24 hr economy was another nonsense since we are not an industralized nation like UK,America etc. Do you expect market women and container shop owners who are the main businesses in Ghana to open 24hrs cos mahama said so? Even most of them sell imported goods,so if they are forced to sell 24 hrs and Ghanaians are forced to wake up from sleep to go buy items between midnight and 5 am,the economy will collapse because there'll be increased imports into the country for these people to sell. Everyone knows Mahama is coming to plunge Ghana to worse state kraa. He didn't win any election. Ghanaians,including many npp& swing voters just refused to vote,whilst visionless ndc followers went to vote cos all they care about is seeing the umbrella and their colors over Ghana. When things start getting worse,you will see how dead quiet they'll be and even deny they were the ones who voted . Can't you see that with rumours flying around about the fate of free shs,the faces of Ghanaians are looking grim wherever you go cos now they realized the doom we are heading towards & are afraid. Too late. Those who's hearts are genuinely right for ghaa and are patriotic not partisan,God will help them keep afloat till elections in 2028. In God we trust
Deedee 12 months ago

Every country where betting takes place,taxes are put on it

Every country where betting takes place,taxes are put on it
Petermod Aidoo 12 months ago

Joe Jackson seems to have forgotten that toll booths were once ubiquitous in our country, generating significant revenue. However, the NPP Government dismantled this system and introduced betting tax and e-levy instead. The r ...
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Joe Jackson seems to have forgotten that toll booths were once ubiquitous in our country, generating significant revenue. However, the NPP Government dismantled this system and introduced betting tax and e-levy instead. The reasoning behind this move appears to be that the youth of our country benefit more from betting. Moreover, when withdrawing mobile money, an additional tax in the form of e-levy is imposed. It's worth noting, Joe Jackson, that removing betting tax and e-levy could potentially lead to the reinstatement of toll booths as a revenue-generating measure.
Akuffo Addo 12 months ago

Lol.
That fat man is a foolish boy.
His crazy ass has forgotten that Ghana do have gold, oil, and other mineral resources.
He is one of the secret NPP assholes.

Lol.
That fat man is a foolish boy.
His crazy ass has forgotten that Ghana do have gold, oil, and other mineral resources.
He is one of the secret NPP assholes.
Eric Donkor Nipani from Kpandai constituency 11 months ago

Where was revenue coming from before E-Levy and the betting tax was introduced?

Where was revenue coming from before E-Levy and the betting tax was introduced?
Reality 11 months ago

@ Watching
Are you aware we have a garbage law, Act 919, thar makes government's take below 25%, infact 18% in e upstream oil industry, while the FOCs go home with 82% ? Our technocrats and political elite have sold us to e ...
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@ Watching
Are you aware we have a garbage law, Act 919, thar makes government's take below 25%, infact 18% in e upstream oil industry, while the FOCs go home with 82% ? Our technocrats and political elite have sold us to e FOCs. Think about that.
Kojo Menkah, Bremen. Germany 11 months ago

Sorry to observe that this is the most stupid narration coming from a so called economist. We were told we need the e levy so that we won't go to the IMF but what did we see, what questions did you pose to them.

Sorry to observe that this is the most stupid narration coming from a so called economist. We were told we need the e levy so that we won't go to the IMF but what did we see, what questions did you pose to them.
Salman 11 months ago

Where was revenue coming from before the introduction of these taxes?

Where was revenue coming from before the introduction of these taxes?
SPEAK 11 months ago

We don't want to be personal but we are surprised by such question from a CEO of a Financial company. You better close down your office and think of something production if you think e levy and betting taxes from few non wo ...
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We don't want to be personal but we are surprised by such question from a CEO of a Financial company. You better close down your office and think of something production if you think e levy and betting taxes from few non working class can built a nation. Ghana has been well to do long before these taxes were intrioduced yesterday to fill greedy some individual pockets

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If you remove betting tax and E-Levy, where will revenue come from? - Joe Jackson to Mahama

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