Hundreds of protesters are currently on the streets of Accra with #Yentua demonstration to protest the controversial Electronic Levy Bill.
Minister for Finance, Ken Ofori Atta, has called on the general public to support the controversial Electronic Levy as it will reduce Ghana’s dependence on loans and grants.
As part of ways to revive the economy government introduced the Electronic-levy to undertake developmental projects.
Speaking at the Government Townhall meeting on the E-levy proposal in Takoradi on Wednesday 2nd February 2022, Ken Ofori Atta stated that the total independence and ability to fund Ghana’s future depends on the e-levy.
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Ofori Atta reiterated that the Akufo-Addo government is also passionate about building a strong entrepreneurial nation so that the dependence on government jobs is reduced.
National Democratic Congress (NDC) in collaboration with other groups who are against the levy
Deputy Youth Organiser of the NDC Edem Agbana told press men at the #Yentua that the organizers of the demonstration have had extensive discussions with the police the past couple of days to ensure that the demonstration is violent-free.
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