Following the swearing-in of President John Mahama on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Joyce Bawah Mogtari, Special Aide to the President's 2024 campaign, reiterated the government's commitment to abolishing the controversial electronic transfer levy (E-levy) and the COVID-19 levy.
This pledge is central to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) 2024 manifesto, aiming to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians.
Speaking on JoyNews' AM Show, Madam Bawah stressed the importance of keeping this promise and addressing the concerns of many citizens who have expressed dissatisfaction with the levies."The E-levy has been a significant concern for many citizens," she remarked, emphasizing the widespread discontent regarding the levy.
She went on to address the specific challenge posed by the high rate of the E-levy, which stands at 1.5%.