Ghanaians’ concerns about the contentious e-levy have been allayed by George Mireku Duker, MP for Tarkwa Nsuaem.
He claims that the tax will disproportionately affect the wealthy because they are the ones who use mobile money the most.
The E-levy, according to the Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, is neither a punishment nor a tax on the poor, as the NDC claims.
He claimed that the poor would be exempt from the tax if they sent less than the exemption amount of GH100.
The E-levy is a tool for development rather than punishment. As a member of Parliament, I have reviewed the bill and agree that it would not harm anyone if it were passed.”
“How many people do MoMo transfers in my hometown Dompem, where it has rained and the roofs of several homes have been removed?” Where will they do MoMo even in Ajumako Essiam?
The E-levy is not, contrary to what the NDC claims, a tax on the poor. MoMo transfers are carried out by the wealthy. He stated, “Not necessarily all, but the majority.”
“You must first obtain money before sending money to someone. They are mostly wealthy individuals. Even if the poor donate money, I doubt it will be more than GH100 (GH1,000 in the former currency).
“How will the poor person get GH100 to send?” Mr. Mireku Duker stated, “It is normally between GH20 and GH50, and they are exempt from the E-levy.”
The E-levy deductions will begin in May, according to Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.
Following his State of the Nation address in Accra, Mr. Ofori-Atta told the press that the Ghana Revenue Authority’s systems needed to be configured.
