The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has revealed that the government will scrap the COVID-19 levy in its next budget.
Addressing hundreds of Ghanaians resident in Benin, the minister stated, “Only one more tax remains for the government to scrap in order to fulfill its promise of removing four taxes imposed by the previous administration.”
The audience erupted in applause and cheered as the Foreign Minister highlighted that the betting tax, E-Levy, and emissions tax had already been scrapped following the president’s assent to the bills on April 2.
He also updated the Ghanaian community on developments back home, urging them to remain assured and trust in the Mahama administration to honour its commitments to the people.
He, however, mentioned that “the government is investing in the youth by setting aside funds to cater for their needs.”
