Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced modifications to the contentious aspects of the 2022 budget following a backlash from Minority in Parliament and a section of Ghanaians.
The Minority, after rejecting the 2022 budget last week, urged the Minister to revise the economic policy document – singling out revisions to the e-Levy, among other things.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, December 6, 2021, the Minister announced his intention to dialogue with the Minority in Parliament and other stakeholders on the controversial e-Levy that will tax some electronic and mobile money transactions.
“Having regard to its serious fiscal implications will continue consultations with Minority Caucus in Parliament and any relevant stakeholders with the view to achieving consensus and reverting to the House in the shortest possible time,” he said