An economist, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie claimed he slept very well after listening to the address by flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
“I slept well after listening to Bawumia. He shouldn’t be blamed for everything” he said in an interview.
Dr Owusu Sarkodie while Endorsing Bawumia’s digitization initiatives noted that, the ideas presented were not new to them, as they had discussed various tax-related matters extensively.
The NDC flagbearer in his address titled ‘Bawumia Speaks,’ made several promises, including the removal of certain tax policies such as the controversial E-Levy, Emission Tax, and the 15% VAT on electricity.
While many have praised him for these, others remain skeptical.Critics question why he is proposing to remove these taxes when his boss, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo implementation them.
As an economist, Dr. Sarkodie believes Dr Bawumia is ready to address tax regimes to prevent adverse effects on the economy.
He described as divine blessing the decision by the Vice President to abolition of the E-Levy and other taxes should he be elected President.
“God has blessed you”, he remarked, applauding Bawumia’s vision for a modern system.
Dr. Sarkodie reiterated that the tax regime reforms will be beneficial for economic recovery.
