Dr. Mark Kurt Nawaane, Member of Parliament for the Nabdam Constituency, has strongly criticized the COVID Levy, calling it a “typical example of a nuisance tax” in an exclusive interview with ApexnewsGh’s Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen.
Dr. Nawaane argued that the government is misusing the COVID Levy, collecting funds without utilizing them for their intended purpose. With the pandemic no longer a pressing concern, he questioned the continued existence of the levy, asking, “There is no COVID, so why should there be COVID Levy?”
His views align with those of former President John Mahama, who has pledged to abolish both the COVID Levy and E-Levy if elected . Mahama plans to encourage the use of mobile money transfer services, which would increase tax revenue from operators.
Interestingly, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has also vowed to eliminate the E-Levy, promoting a digital and cashless economy ². Both Mahama and Bawumia recognize the need to alleviate the tax burden on Ghanaians.
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