I've never said scrapping e-levy, betting tax will violate IMF programme - Gideon Boako insists

Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has refuted claims that scrapping the e-levy and betting tax would violate Ghana’s programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Speaking at a Minority press conference, Dr Boako clarified his stance, stating that he has never made such a claim and that the matter has been misrepresented.
"I have never said anywhere that scrapping betting tax and e-levy will violate the IMF programme," Dr Boako insisted.
He explained that the decision to remove these taxes aligns with the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) manifesto promise, which was championed by the party’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
According to him, the NPP is committed to fulfilling this pledge as part of its vision for economic relief and tax reform.
Dr Boako further highlighted that Dr Bawumia has consistently opposed taxes of this nature, referencing a 2020 interview on Peace FM where the NPP leader shared his views against the e-levy.
He stressed that the party’s stance is rooted in its long-standing policy positions, not in any potential conflict with the IMF programme.
The Tano North MP reiterated the importance of honouring campaign promises, particularly those aimed at easing the financial burden on citizens.
He called on stakeholders to focus on the broader objectives of Ghana’s economic recovery rather than misconstruing the party’s intentions regarding tax policies.
Source: Classfmonline.com/Cecil Mensah
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