Alan Kyerematen promises to abolish Covid-19 levy to ease financial burden on Ghanaians.

Abolishing Covid-19 Levy

Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten, the leader of the Movement for Change, has called for the abolition of the Covid-19 health levy, questioning its relevance in 2024. Speaking at the launch of his Great Transformation Agenda on June 24, he emphasized the need to eliminate this fee, along with the Ghana Health Service disinfection fee. He argued that these fees are no longer necessary and are only serving to burden the citizens.

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Kyeremanten’s call to scrap the Covid-19 health levy is a welcome relief to many Ghanaians who have been struggling under the weight of these taxes. The levy was introduced in 2020 as a temporary measure to help fund the country’s response to the pandemic. However, two years on, many are questioning whether it is still necessary. Kyeremanten’s promise to abolish the levy is a bold move that has the potential to stimulate economic growth and reduce the tax burden on citizens.

In addition to abolishing the Covid-19 health levy, Kyeremanten also promised to phase out taxes and charges on imported spare parts within two years of his administration’s establishment under the government of National Unity. This move is aimed at reducing the cost of doing business in Ghana and making the country more attractive to investors. By eliminating these taxes and charges, Kyeremanten hopes to create a more business-friendly environment that will benefit all Ghanaians.

Kyeremanten’s Great Transformation Agenda also includes a comprehensive review of all taxes, administrative charges, and levies at the port. This review aims to remove unnecessary taxes and reduce the overall tax burden on importers. By streamlining the tax system and eliminating unnecessary fees, Kyeremanten hopes to make Ghana a more competitive destination for trade and investment.

The politician’s vision is to make Ghana have the lowest tax rate regime in ECOWAS within a period of three years. This ambitious goal has the potential to transform Ghana’s economy and make it a more attractive destination for investors. By reducing the tax burden on citizens and businesses, Kyeremanten hopes to stimulate economic growth and create a more prosperous and equitable society for all Ghanaians.

Kyeremanten’s Great Transformation Agenda is a comprehensive approach to tax reform that has the potential to transform Ghana’s economy. By eliminating unnecessary taxes and reducing the tax burden on citizens and businesses, Kyeremanten hopes to create a more business-friendly environment that will benefit all Ghanaians. His promise to scrap the Covid-19 health levy and other unnecessary fees is a bold move that has the potential to stimulate economic growth and reduce the tax burden on citizens.

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In conclusion, Kyeremanten’s call to scrap the Covid-19 health levy and other unnecessary fees is a welcome relief to many Ghanaians who have been struggling under the weight of these taxes. His Great Transformation Agenda offers a comprehensive approach to tax reform that has the potential to transform Ghana’s economy and make it a more attractive destination for investors. By reducing the tax burden on citizens and businesses, Kyeremanten hopes to stimulate economic growth and create a more prosperous and equitable society for all Ghanaians.

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