The youth wing of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced a series of actions to force the government to withdraw the 10% betting tax.
The wing says the decision to embark on this series of actions follows the implementation of the 10% withholding tax on bet winnings.
It is their argument that this tax disproportionately affects young Ghanaians who are engaged in betting as a form of entertainment and, in some cases, livelihood.
A press statement by the National Youth Organiser of the NDC, George Opare Addo said: “Our determination to protect the funds Young People secure through betting is unyielding. Through agitations, protests, advocacy, and civic engagements, we will ensure our voices are heard and demand that this CORRUPT Akufo-Addo/Bawumia Government rescind its decision.”
“We INTEND to do the following; Picket at the Ministry of Finance and occupy government offices across the country. Start and scale up nationwide conventional and unconventional lawful agitations as a measure of the resistance. Instigate young people to confront officials of this government and demand AN END to the CORRUPTION and Insensitivity of the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia-failed brigade, and Occupy Parliament and other government agencies.”
Read the full statement below

By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana