NDC, Others Lead Yentua Demo in Accra

General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia can be seen interacting with Benard Mornah

NDC, Others Lead Yentua Demo in Accra
General Secretary of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia can be seen interacting with Benard Mornah
The Youth Wing of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is currently protesting against the passage of the Electronic Transactions Levy (E-levy) which has been presented by the government.
This follows previous messages by the opposition and minority members to the effect that they are against the tax which according to them will burden Ghanaians more than they already are.
The protests are also to register displeasure about the ongoing UTAG strike and the government's inability to resolve the situation.
From Obra Spot, protestors are moving with placards to drum home their various messages.
Speaking to soireenews.com, before the start of the protest, some of the protesters argued that the introduction of the Electronic Transaction Levy is a ploy by the government to steal from Ghanaians.
They warned the government to seize its attempts to steal from Ghanaians or be shown where the real power lies.
The 'Yentua demo', which is being organised by the opposition NDC, is expected to gather citizens who are against the introduction of the Electronic Transaction Levy as they kick against its implementation.
The government is pushing for the introduction of a 1.5 per cent levy on all electronic transactions but this has been met with public criticisms.
Many are calling for the total withdrawal of the bill which is before parliament while others want the levy to be reduced to 1%.
In December, there was chaos in parliament over the passage of the E-Levy bill.
The minority, after the majority staged a walkout, voted to reject the 2022 budget which included the E-Levy, but the majority later overturned the decision.