Dr. John Ampomtuah Kumah
Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr. John Ampomtuah Kumah is assurinh Ghanaians that, the Akufo-Addo led government is using all means to implement plans and strategies to deliver opportunities for all citizens in creating an entrepreneurial Nation.
According to the Deputy Minister and Member of Parliament for Ejisu, the 2022 Budget will enable the government to stabilize the economy and address the greatest challenges of the time, such as the triple helix of Debt, digital and physical Infrastructure deficit (especially Roads) and Unemployment.
Dr. Kumah told journalists on the sidelines of the Sector Minister Presser, explained that the E- Levy is a necessary tool to increase the Tax to GDP from circa 13% to 16% and above guarantee that we all pay.
The Deputy Finance Minister noted that “The E -Levy would not only ensure that we move towards a more sustainable debt level but would also ensure that we have the revenues to sustainably invest in entrepreneurship, youth employment, cyber security, digital and road infrastructure”.
“The E-Levy also provides a means for all Ghanaians to help support their country and grow this economy as compliant citizens giving to Caesar what belongs to Caesar” he started.
He also hinted that “Telcos have agreed to reduce their charges by 0.25% to reduce the overall net impact of the levy on subscribers”.
He concluded, “After extensive consultations, Government will further engage Parliament to approve e-levy at the consensus basis so we can collectively address the big issue of unemployment”.
– BY Daniel Bampoe