Five Members of Parliament (MP) from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have introduced a private members bill to repeal the betting tax.
The MPs involved are Madina MP Francis-Xavier Kojo Sosu ESQ, Ajumako Bisease MP Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, Bolgatanga Central MP Isaac Adongo, Ayensuano MP Teddy Safori Addi, and Tamale North MP Alhassan Sayibu Suhyini.
They formally presented their proposal to the Clerk of Parliament on Thursday, November 7, 2024, to amend the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2023 (ACT 1094) to repeal the withholding tax rate on winnings from lotteries and address related matters.
The NDC MPs referenced several studies to support their argument that the youth are significantly unemployed and disheartened. "Furthermore, despite the imposition of the tax, a recent Afrobarometer survey published by the Centre for Democratic Development (CDD) revealed that unemployment (41%) is the most frequently cited problem that Ghanaians want the government to address.