Social media reacts to passage of E-levy Bill
Ghanaians on social media are astounded by the passage of the Electronic Transaction levy (E-levy) Bill in Parliament.
The Majority-sided Parliament on Tuesday approved the Bill that has seen strong opposition from the Minority side.
Reacting to its passage, some Twitter users say they are dissatisfied with government’s action despite concerns raised by citizens.
According to users, some Ghanaians have already started withdrawing their monies from their Mobile money accounts.
Bye Bye MoMo. Herh Akuffo Addo#elevy pic.twitter.com/2XfsWAMm9N
— G H O S T
(@__ghostman_) March 29, 2022
Since the E-Levy has been passed, myself and other celebrities will no longer do Momo giveaways.
I was about dashing out some notes for any goal the Black Stars score later today.
E-Levy | Momo | Jordan Ayew
— The Poll Specialist
(@MasterMawuena) March 29, 2022
But for a section of the users, the passage comes as good news and the appropriate gift to President Akufo-Addo as he celebrates his 78th birthday today.
E-levy being passed is the Perfect birthday gift for the President
— H A R R I S O N
(@mornyharrisonn) March 29, 2022
Our Birthday mood after E-Levy was passed
pic.twitter.com/HPjmbGhohS
— Nicholas Ekow Yamoah (@nick_yamoah) March 29, 2022
The passage of the E-levy Bill comes few hours before the much-anticipated Ghana vs Nigeria match scheduled for 5pm today at Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja.
Because of this, some Ghanaians say they will not be supporting the senior national team.
E-levy passed and you want me to support Black stars , like I fool
— Del_Bosky363
(@DBosky363) March 29, 2022
I was but not anymore after the passing of e-levy.
Nigeria shd dismantle the black stars today.#IStandWithSuperEagles— ZEUS
(@kojo1844) March 29, 2022
Ghanaians are yet to be informed by government when the President will assent to the Bill and when exactly it takes effect. The E-levy is now at a rate of 1.5%.
Source: Ghana News
