George Opare Addo has assured the youth that betting tax will be scrapped
The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has assured the public that the betting tax will be abolished during the 2025 budget reading.
He stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government is committed to fulfilling the promises made during the campaign and will not disappoint Ghanaians.
The minister noted that the Minister of Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, is working on removing nuisance taxes, including the betting tax, to alleviate the financial burden on bettors in the country.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews, Opare Addo said that President Mahama’s appointees are working diligently to ensure the president’s ambitions are attained.
“Everybody is committed to meeting the target of His Excellency President Mahama. When the budget is read in March 2025, all the promises we made regarding tax cancellations will be implemented, and young people should look forward to the cancellation of the betting tax,” he said.
The comments align with recent reports that Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson is working to ensure the betting tax is removed during the 2025 budget reading.
The finance minister is engaging the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to scrap nuisance taxes, including the betting tax.
Watch Opare Addo’s interview below:
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In President Mahama’s 120-day social contract, which tasks several ministers with fulfilling specific responsibilities, the Minister for Youth Development, George Opare Addo, has assured the youth that nuisance taxes, including the Betting Tax, will be scrapped. pic.twitter.com/f8F5BRqFBA
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