Minority rejects proposed new taxes and levies, vows resistance
The Minority caucus in Parliament has declared its strong opposition to any move by government to introduce new taxes and levies, arguing that Ghanaians are already facing severe economic pressure and cannot bear additional financial obligations.
The caucus made its position known at a media briefing held on Friday, May 22, where parliamentary leadership addressed a range of economic and governance concerns.
Speaking on behalf of the Minority, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei criticised the government, accusing it of inconsistency in its approach to taxation since the National Democratic Congress assumed office in January 2025.
She acknowledged the need for fiscal discipline and efforts to reduce government expenditure but argued that current measures have not translated into meaningful relief for citizens.
According to her, although government has introduced reforms aimed at curbing waste and improving economic management, implementation has been slow and largely superficial, with little impact on households and businesses.
Patricia Appiagyei maintained that the prevailing economic conditions require policies that reduce financial pressure rather than impose additional taxes and levies.
“The Minority welcomes genuine efforts to cut waste, but reforms so far appear too slow and largely cosmetic. Ghanaians are taxed enough and the Minority reiterates its firm position of no new taxes on an already burdened citizenry,” she stated.
She further accused the governing party of inconsistency, arguing that while it previously opposed certain taxes in opposition, it has since introduced new levies in government—contradicting its earlier position.
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