President John Mahama has fulfilled a key campaign promise by assenting to a set of bills that abolish the betting tax, e-Levy, and emissions tax, among others.
Watch how President John Mahama scrapped the E-Levy, Betting Tax, and Emissions Tax, while also signing other key amended bills into law. #JoyNews pic.twitter.com/V9lb9PdAoq- JoyNews (@JoyNewsOnTV) April 2, 2025 The signing, which has just been completed in his office marks a major step in his administration's efforts to reduce the financial burden on Ghanaians and drive economic growth.
The removal of these taxes was a central promise in the NDC's manifesto aimed at easing the cost of living and encouraging business expansion.
Parliament on Wednesday, March 26, passed a bill to abolish the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy).
