Dr.
Cassiel Ato Forson, Minister-Designate for Finance has outlined his vision for Ghana's economic recovery during his vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee on Monday, January 13. Among his key proposals is a commitment to reducing Ghana's inflation to single digits while addressing fiscal inefficiencies.While speaking on the contentious issue of the betting tax, Dr.
Forson downplayed its economic significance, asserting that the revenue it generates less than GHC50 million annually is minimal.
He supported calls for the tax's removal, as pledged by President John Dramani Mahama during his campaign. "Some of the taxes are not bringing in any revenue that you should [increase].
