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12 Sept•3 min read
Suspend taxes - NPP warns gov't fuel intervention risks fresh energy sector debt crisis
Summary
Could a fuel price intervention be quietly pushing Ghana's energy sector toward another debt crisis?
The NPP warns that the government's fuel price intervention is straining the petroleum downstream sector.
13 Oct•3 min read
What have Ga people done to you? Titus Glover questions NDC, Mahama over demolitions
Summary
Why would a key voting bloc face demolition after backing the NDC? Titus Glover demands answers.
NPP National Organiser Titus Glover has questioned President Mahama and the NDC over demolitions in Ga communities.
29 Jul•4 min read
No cost, no contractor, no timeline - Minority caucus rejects fiscal electronic devices approval
Summary
Parliament's Minority caucus has taken a firm stance against a major government project, citing a troubling absence of key information.
Ghana's Minority caucus has rejected a request for approval of a multi-year commitment for fiscal electronic devices. This decision stems from a
5 Aug•2 min read
'Compassion without fiscal discipline is not sustainable' - Minority questions funding for GH¢2 diesel relief
Summary
The Minority in Parliament is raising concerns about the government's recent diesel price reduction-find out why.
The Minority in Parliament has questioned the government's decision to reduce diesel prices by GH¢2 per litre. They are seeking clarity on the
15 Oct•2 min read
'Any tax on ChatGPT is an attack on education and innovation'- Akim Swedru, MP
Summary
Why would a lawmaker defend ChatGPT from new taxes while Ghana tightens digital VAT rules?
Akim Swedru MP Kennedy Osei Nyarko has opposed taxing ChatGPT, calling it an attack on education and innovation.
18 Aug•4 min read
Dr Kingsley Agyemang speaks to BBC, calls for dedicated fund to tackle Africa's flood risk
Summary
Discover why a Ghanaian MP is advocating for a new financial approach to tackle Africa's growing flood challenges.
Dr. Kingsley Agyemang, MP for Abuakwa South, has urged African governments to create dedicated disaster risk management funds to combat increasing
11 Sept•2 min read
GRA moves to audit lawyer who sued AG, GRA over passenger baggage duty exemptions
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A lawyer's Supreme Court fight over tax exemptions is followed by a sudden audit - coincidence or pressure?
The Ghana Revenue Authority has notified lawyer Jonathan A. Alua's firm of a tax audit for 2023-2025, days after he sued the GRA and AG over baggage…
1 Aug•2 min read
'It seems this government fancies burdening the Ghanaian taxpayer with more taxes' - Gideon Boako
Summary
Why is a Ghanaian MP accusing the government of abusing its power by continuously burdening taxpayers with new levies?
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticized the government's approach to fiscal policy, suggesting a
8 Jul•4 min read
2025 AG Report: Ato Forson Caught Off Guard! … AMA Leases 2 Public Lands For 90yrs Without His Approval
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The AMA's land lease deals are under scrutiny, leaving many to wonder about the implications for public assets.
The Auditor-General's 2025 report has flagged two land lease agreements by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA). These agreements raise questions
22 Jul•3 min read
9 weeks after IMF exit, gov't is back for $1bn in loans - Oppong Nkrumah questions fiscal strategy
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Barely nine weeks after exiting an IMF program, Ghana's government is seeking nearly $1 billion in new loans, prompting questions about its
Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, has questioned the government's fiscal strategy. He argues
18 Mar•2 min read
'Which other country in the world pays salaries to retirees?' - Prof H Prempeh fumes
Summary
Why is Prof. Prempeh so concerned about retiree salaries - and what does it mean for Ghana's economy?
Prof Henry Kwasi Prempeh has raised concerns about a specific compensation practice for retired public officials in Ghana. He questions the global prevalence of this practice - and its impact on the nation's finances.
24 Mar•2 min read
Patrick Boamah calls for urgent reform of GRA's interest and penalty regimes
Summary
A Ghanaian MP is sounding the alarm about the tax system - but what changes could protect taxpayers?
Patrick Boamah is calling on the Finance Minister to address critical issues with the Revenue Administration Act. He points to unintended consequences that could impact taxpayers - but what are they?
1 Aug•4 min read
Check out the 12 bills passed by Parliament at its second meeting
Summary
Discover the range of legislative changes enacted by Parliament and what they could mean for Ghana's future.
Parliament recently concluded its Second Meeting, during which a significant number of bills were passed covering various critical sectors. These
31 Mar•7 min read
Government Considers Fuel Tax Review as Global Oil Prices Threaten Surges
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Government may review fuel taxes to cushion Ghanaians against impending global crude oil price surges, says spokesperson
Government may review fuel taxes to cushion Ghanaians against impending global crude oil price surges, says spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu.
12 Oct•4 min read
Afenyo-Markin calls for ECG reforms to curb revenue losses and tariff increases
Summary
Why is Afenyo-Markin pushing for ECG reform instead of tariff increases? The answer could reshape Ghana's power sector.
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has called for structural reforms at the Electricity Company of Ghana to address financial challenges.
26 Jun•4 min read
Takoradi MP proposes policies to streamline Ghana's mining industry
Summary
A Ghanaian MP is advocating for a radical overhaul of the nation's mining sector-discover the bold changes he's proposing.
Takoradi MP Kwabena Okyere Darko-Mensah has put forward a series of proposals aimed at fundamentally restructuring Ghana's mining industry. These policies seek to address long-standing issues within the sector and redefine how mining benefits local communities.
26 Jun•4 min read
King Charles reveals he paid £12.9m in tax for 2024-25
Summary
A new precedent has been set regarding royal financial transparency, prompting questions about the future of monarchical accountability.
King Charles and Prince William have taken a notable step concerning their personal financial disclosures. This move aims to foster greater openness regarding the financial accountability of the monarchy.