A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Board Chairman of the National Theatre, Nana Fredua Agyeman Ofori-Atta has expressed that the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) policy introduced by the NPP is making strides in the economy.
During an interview with Serwaa Amihere on GHOne TV, she asserted that… “The e-levy has rallied more than 1.9 billion in the last year. It’s working, and it’s not like it’s not working,” he said.
Madam Ofori-Atta emphasized that Ghanaians should focus on the bigger picture, asking, “How do we want to develop? Do we want to develop piecemeal or holistically, with a projection into the future?” He stressed that the E-Levy is a law that has been implemented and is contributing to the economy.
The NPP board chairman acknowledged that Ghanaians complain about various issues but urged for a more nuanced approach. “We complain, including me. All of us always find something wrong somewhere. But we know that, depending on how we see the thing, we should focus on whether the policy is working.”
Ofori-Atta addressed concerns about the E-Levy, saying, “When the e-levy was being proposed, we were given the option of either the e-levy or we go to the IMF. And we are doing both. You don’t expect Ghanaians not to complain?” He emphasized the need to evaluate the policy’s impact and ensure that the collected resources are utilized effectively.
The NPP leader clarified that the party is focused on the future, highlighting numerous planned developments under a Bawumia administration. He encouraged Ghanaians to consider development holistically, rather than concentrating solely on the burden of paying taxes.
Ofori-Atta concluded, “It’s about where the resources go when it is collected, and whether it is of value to us. So, for now, it is the law. It is working. If we want to deal with it, we should find out whether the money they’ve been collecting from us has been going into the spaces it’s supposed to go into.”