The Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG) has described the approval of the three taxes by parliament as disappointing.
The Association was not happy that the legislature ignored the harsh living condition of Ghanaians
A spokesperson for the Association, John Awuni speaking on the matter said “We feel very disappointed that the three tax bills were passed by the Parliament of Ghana, especially supported by the NPP MPs when no one was consulted on the new bills. We are disappointed in this action and the MPs must realise that they are representing the people of Ghana and not themselves.”
He said the Association petition the House hoping their concerns would have factored but they were ignored.
He added that they expected parliament to have invited them over for dialogue but that did not happen.
“We petitioned the Speaker of Parliament, the Trade Committee, and the Finance Committee and even petitioned the Majority and Minority Leaders in Parliament, but Parliament still went ahead and passed the bills.
“We could have all dialogued and found different ways of achieving results without hurting businesses, but they went ahead and approved the bills with impunity simply because they have the power and authority.”
“We are calling on the government to suspend these laws and engage us to find ways to achieve the target without hurting businesses.”
Parliament on Friday, March 31, 2023, passed the Excise Duty Amendment Bill 2022, the Growth and Sustainability Levy Bill, 2022, the Ghana Revenue Authority Bill 2022, and the Income Tax Amendment Bill 2022.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
