Ghanaian Parliament Erupts: Heated Debate Over New E-Levy

Ghanaian Parliament Debates Controversial E-Levy: Speaker Highlights Increased Tax Burden The Ghanaian Parliament recently engaged in a heated debate over the E-Levy, a tax on electronic transactions. A video circulating online captures a key moment in the debate, where a speaker passionately argues against the proposed levy. The speaker, whose identity is not immediately clear from the video, uses specific figures to illustrate the significant increase in the tax burden compared to a previous, repealed version of the E-Levy. "This E-Levy is imposing 4 cedis 50 pesewas on a liter, on a gallon of petrol!" the speaker exclaims, highlighting the impact on consumers. He further argues that the government's current E-Levy is far more expensive than the one they previously repealed. The debate underscores the ongoing tension surrounding the E-Levy in Ghana. The speaker's impassioned plea and the use of data from the parliamentary report make this a significant event for the Ghanaian public and international observers interested in African economic policy. The video offers a raw and immediate perspective on this important political debate.