Sampson Tangombu Chiragia, Member of Parliament for Navrongo Central, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the mid-year budget review presented by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam. Apexnewsgh reports
In an exclusive interview with Apexnewsgh, Hon. Chiragia stated that the budget review failed to address the economic hardships faced by ordinary Ghanaians.
He pointed the rising inflation rate, exchange rate fluctuations, and increasing cost of living as major concerns. “Things are becoming very difficult for Ghanaians,” he emphasized, citing the high prices of basic commodities like tomatoes, the struggle of market women, and the challenges faced by school children in affording food.
Hon. Chiragia further criticized the Finance Minister for not presenting any measures to alleviate the economic difficulties in the remaining four months of the year. He pointed out that the rising cost of fertilizer, transportation, and other essential services is exacerbating the suffering of citizens, including farmers.
In addition to his criticism of the mid-year budget review, Hon. Sampson Tangombu Chiragia, MP for Navrongo Central, has called for the removal of certain levies to alleviate the economic burden on citizens. He argued that the COVID-19 levy, which was introduced as an emergency measure, should be removed now that the pandemic has subsided.
Furthermore, he advocated for the removal of the sanitation tax, also known as the “borla tax”, to provide some relief to Ghanaians. “Levies are for emergency purposes, and now that the emergency has passed, they should be removed,” he emphasized.
Hon. Chiragia also criticized the government for not abolishing the E-levy, despite promises by Dr. Bawumia to do so when he comes to power. “He has the power to abolish it now, with President Nana Addo, so why wait?” he questioned.
The MP expressed disappointment that the Finance Minister’s comparison of figures only went back to 2022, without considering the more recent data from 2023. This, he believes, presents an incomplete picture of the country’s economic situation.
The MP’s comments reflect the growing concerns among Ghanaians about the government’s handling of the economy and its impact on their daily lives.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
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