Some Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Ghana including the Vision for Accelerated Sustainable Development, the Ghana NCD Alliance, Jaishi Youth Initiative, Tax Advocacy Network for Health Promotion, Revenue Mobilization Africa (RMA), Stroke Association Support Network among others are calling on the government to reconsider its decision to remove the current tax on wins/gains from betting, a subset of gambling, which specifically pertains to predicting the outcomes of sports events.
They rather recommend the increasing of tax on these gains to discourage gambling in the country, especially among young and poor people considering the negative health and socioeconomic impact.
There is sufficient and well-documented evidence of the negative impacts of betting on our communities and those around us.
A statement they issued and signed by Labram Musah, National Coordinator, Ghana NCD Alliance Public Health Policy Expert & Development Advocate said that betting has emerged as a globally acceptable venture, embedded in the fabric of modern society, with online platforms significantly enhancing accessibility and participation rates.
