The rubicon has finally been crossed with the passage of the controversial Electronic Levy (E-Levy) bill, despite a spirited attempt by the Minority caucus in Parliament to shoot it down, including the obvious staging of a walkout.
According to the Minority, the Majority pulled a surprise one on them because E-levy was not listed in Parliament’s business statement for this week.
According to the Minority leader, Haruna Iddrisu: “We have time and again warned and cautioned that we never want to be taken by surprise on a major economic policy bill of government and we will not accept that culture."
“So when you (Majority Caucus) did not have the numbers, you were hesitant, you won’t come before the House, now that you think that you have some reasonable numbers then you say ‘go to the business of item 27’”.
However, by a voice vote by the Majority caucus after the Speaker of Parliament suspended sitting for 30 minutes, the second reading of the bill was approved.
Third reading
Subsequently, the Finance Minister moved the motion for the bill to be considered the third time and it was subsequently seconded.
The question was put by the Speaker and was approved through a voice vote.
"The electronic bill duly read the third time and passed," the Speaker said.
This means the controversial levy which has generated a lot of discussions in the country has been passed awaiting presidential assent.
Meanwhile, the bill has been reduced from 1.75 percent to 1.5 percent.
Source: Peacefmonline.com
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A political party that is not measured in propagating for political office and is all mischievous against its political opponent is unfit to form a government that cares about its people's well-being. In saying that, I'm inferring the misdemeanor of the NDC in doing opposition politics.
In fact, if you ask me about the passage of the E-levy and the lessons it brings with it, I'll say it's worth watching out vigilantly for the results that come with it. Thus, the Akufo-Addo administration has been innovative and bold to do something different to raise money internally instead of the status quo of always rushing to the IMF to borrow money. The success of the E-levy policy will undoubtedly result in a significant loss of credibility for the NDC. With respect to the NDC, in terms of its concern for the well-being of Ghanaians as opposed to its own party interests. The NDC should, therefore, be wary of the repercussions of misinformation and malicious cheap propaganda. In Akan, we have a proverb that says if you are reckless about eating your eggs, be mindful that you are also eating your chickens.
Walk out as usual. Even their wives and kids had anticipated it so is not any news. The only explanation we need is if indeed the majority got the needed quorum and did not go against the constitution
E levy bill passed and Ghana qualifies for world cup accident or by design
Eii where did they get 50% without Adwoa Safo?
A GOOD ONE THERE, LET THEM GO TO SUPREME COURT TO REVERSE IT. THE FAT SALARIES YOU ARE TAKING WHERE SHOULD IT COME FROM?. N. K. W. A. S. I. A. F. O.U. R.
Why is it that they didn't fight this time? They would have been arrested. Perhaps NDC will go to court to overturn it...LOL. We will pay for our economic development and that is the right and responsible thing to do.