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We never collected Betting Tax – Dr.Amin Adam, former Finance Minister
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr.Amin Adam has shockingly revealed that the erstwhile New Patriotic Party Administration did not collect any betting tax.
It would be recalled that the betting tax, introduced under the previous government, imposed a 10% withholding tax on winnings from sports betting and lottery.
However, during a press briefing by the minority after the 2025 budget presentation, former Finance Minister Dr.Amin Adam said it was unconscienable for the government to say it has abolished the betting tax.
He said, โLadies and gentlemen, the betting tax that they said they have abolished, we never collected betting tax.โ
โwe never implemented the betting tax. So to come and tell Ghanaians you have abolished something that was not implemented is to deceive the people of Ghana,โ the former Finance Minister shockingly revealed.
When the tax was introduced, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) outlined that this withholding tax will be automatically deducted at the point of payout for all betting, games, and lottery wins.
The tax was expected to enhance domestic tax revenue mobilization, considering Ghana’s comparatively low tax-to-GDP ratio within the sub-region.
However, the new tax initiative , since its inception, has faced criticism from the younger generation in Ghana, who argue that betting and lottery winnings often serve as alternative income sources for the unemployed.
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The Boundary Commission of Ghana, led by the Commissioner General, Major General Emmanuel Kotia (Ph.D), paid a courtesy call on the Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, at his office in Accra.
Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak welcomed the delegation and expressed his appreciation for the Commission’s efforts in maintaining Ghana’s territorial integrity.
The Minister assured the Commission of the Ministry’s continued support and collaboration in their endeavors.
Major General Kotia emphasised the Commission’s crucial role in identifying border crossing boundaries, which guides security agencies in carrying out their duties across various borders, ensuring national security and stability.
He also expressed gratitude to the Ministry for the cooperation the Commission has had in addressing boundary-related issues with the Ministry and Ghana Immigration Service.
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CSA working closely with X to restore President Mahama’s page
The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has provided an update on President Mahamaโs Twitter page hack.
According to them in a statement today, in the early hours of Monday, March 17, 2025, the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) received a report concerning the compromise of President John Dramani Mahama’s X (formerly Twitter) account, @JDMahama.
According to them, the account has been used to promote a cryptocurrency called “Solana Africa”.
They revealed, “We understand the public concern this incident has generated and are actively addressing the situation. “
The Authority noted that they are working closely with X and other relevant stakeholders to
address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
The CSA will provide further updates as the investigation progresses.
