The Member of Parliament for Suame constituency, , has raised concerns about the promise made by , the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, to remove the tax on betting if he wins the 2024 elections. He explained that the betting tax is intended to discourage the youth from focusing excessively on betting and to encourage them to engage in activities that will provide a sustainable income. The former Majority Leader in Parliament questioned why Mahama, as a Christian, would promise to remove the betting tax, knowing that the Bible disapproves of such activities. "As a Christian, I believe everyone should earn from their work. The Bible is against betting, that's my understanding. The government imposed the betting tax to discourage people from focusing on betting, similar to taxes on alcoholic drinks and cigarettes to limit their usage. "If you remove the tax from alcoholic beverages, you are encouraging people to drink more.