The Minority caucus in Parliament has vowed to resist any attempt by the government to introduce new taxes and levies, insisting that Ghanaians are already grappling with severe economic hardship and cannot shoulder additional financial burdens.
The caucus made its position known during a media briefing held by the leadership of Parliament on Friday, May 22, where members addressed a range of economic and governance issues.
Speaking on behalf of the caucus, Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei criticised the government over what she described as inconsistencies in the National Democratic Congress’ stance on taxation since assuming office in January 2025.
She said that although the Minority acknowledges the need for improved fiscal discipline and reduced government expenditure, the measures introduced so far have failed to provide the relief many Ghanaians had anticipated.
According to her, while the government has announced reforms aimed at cutting waste and strengthening economic management, implementation has been slow and largely symbolic, with little impact on the daily struggles of ordinary citizens.
Patricia Appiagyei further argued that the current economic climate demands policies that ease pressure on households and businesses rather than impose additional taxes and levies that could deepen existing hardships.
“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.
“It must be placed on record that the NDC, while in opposition, vehemently opposed some taxes, yet has introduced its own levies in government, which contradicts its promise.”
