The Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has accused the Akufo-Addo government of mismanaging the country’s revenue generated through taxes.
According to him, Ghana would not experience any significant transformation if the incumbent government continues to misappropriate and siphon funds through dubious procurement deals involving family and friends.
He was commenting on the Finance Minister, Dr Mohammed Amin Adam’s presentation of the Mid-Year budget review in Parliament on Tuesday, where the government maintained taxes that many believe are of no use.
Speaking on Joy FM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, Mr Ablakwa said the budget was a complete waste of time since the taxes collected are not translating into tangible improvements for the citizens of the country’s development.
“All these taxes that are being collected—are we, as a country, performing at our optimum? This budget will be meaningless if we collect taxes and use them irresponsibly.
“Look at Malaysia, Singapore, the Asian Tigers we celebrate today—it took them only 30 years to transform. Rwanda, now far ahead of us, needed less than 30 years. Yet here we are, still stagnating 32 years into the 4th Republic,” he said on Thursday.
Mr Ablakwa also criticized the current administration for imposing several taxes without clear benefits to the public.
“The people are being strangled with these burdensome taxes. We need guarantees that these funds will be used effectively,” he said. “It’s high time we amend our standing orders and ensure these ministers are held accountable.”
Source: myjoyonline.com
