Government will abolish E-Levy in its first budget- Dr Ato Forson
The Minister of Finance designate, Dr Cassiel Ato Baah Forson, has promised to abolish the e-levy in the first budget of the government.
Speaking during his appearance at the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Monday, he said “my position on the e-levy is not new. It has not changed and I still stand by my position to abolish it”.
Dr Ato Forson said his position on the e-levy does not mean that he does not appreciate the need for revenue. He added “however, the e-levy is neither a direct, an indirect or excise tax”.
Dr Ato Forson said e-levy retards progress towards financial inclusion and a cash-lite economy. “When approved, I will abolish the e-elevy in my first budget”, he said.
He said his topmost priorities include working very hard to lower prices, stabilise the...
