Ghana Parliament pass three new taxes despite opposition from citizens - BBC News Pidgin

Yo, have you heard about the new taxes Ghana’s parliament passed? I read this article on BBC News Pidgin and it’s quite interesting.

Basically, despite opposition from citizens, the parliament passed three new taxes. One for road users, another for communication services, and the last one for financial services. The government claims that it needs the money to fund its programs and projects but citizens are not happy about it.

I remember when I was living in Ghana, I had to pay taxes on everything. It felt like there was a tax for breathing too! But seriously, it’s not easy for citizens who are already struggling to make ends meet, to have to pay more taxes. And to add insult to injury, the government has been accused of misuse and misappropriation of funds collected through taxes.

It’s important for people to speak up and let their voices be heard to ensure that their taxes are being used wisely and for the greater good of the country. We need to hold our leaders accountable and demand transparency in their actions.

All in all, this is a reminder that as citizens, we have a responsibility to stay informed and actively participate in the political and economic processes that affect us. So, let’s keep tabs on this issue, and see how it develops in the near future.