Dr. Bawumia clarifies plan for tax amnesty and flat import duty rates

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Maame Abenah 3 weeks ago

God sent Dr. Bawumia to change the living standard of our nation. The import duty tax is confusing and needs to be simplified. My prayers are before God, and Dr. Bawumia becomes the next President of Ghana. Amen.

God sent Dr. Bawumia to change the living standard of our nation. The import duty tax is confusing and needs to be simplified. My prayers are before God, and Dr. Bawumia becomes the next President of Ghana. Amen.
ALETSE GBONTON 3 weeks ago

THIS BAWULIAR GUY MUST GET SERIOUS... WHAT HAPPENED TO GOLD FOR OIL POLICY... NOW FUEL IS 15.77 PER LITRE.... WHAT ARE U EXPLAINING AGAIN??? NDAADAAA NKOAAA!!!

THIS BAWULIAR GUY MUST GET SERIOUS... WHAT HAPPENED TO GOLD FOR OIL POLICY... NOW FUEL IS 15.77 PER LITRE.... WHAT ARE U EXPLAINING AGAIN??? NDAADAAA NKOAAA!!!
mr amin 3 weeks ago

My brother ALETSE fuel prices went up mainly as a result of the depreciation of the cedi to solve it he says he would charge import duties in cedis that would go a long way to solve the depreciation of the cedi because trader ...
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My brother ALETSE fuel prices went up mainly as a result of the depreciation of the cedi to solve it he says he would charge import duties in cedis that would go a long way to solve the depreciation of the cedi because traders will now keep their cedis and not chasing for the dollar,, it would dedollerize the economy,, my fellow Ghanaians Vote Bawumia for the future and also change the system
Joe 3 weeks ago

He’s Bawuliar , the greatest liar in the world, mother serpent of corruption kid nobody should trust him

He’s Bawuliar , the greatest liar in the world, mother serpent of corruption kid nobody should trust him
God strike the devil. The devil is a liar.... 3 weeks ago

My brother Mr anim.... Imports are not bought in Cedis... So you need the exchange rate to convert that currency into Cedis before you can tax... This is what the tax authorities everywhere do. Please don't disappoint the inv ...
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My brother Mr anim.... Imports are not bought in Cedis... So you need the exchange rate to convert that currency into Cedis before you can tax... This is what the tax authorities everywhere do. Please don't disappoint the investment made in you by your mother sending you to school and as much as possible... See through the lies.
Best man 3 weeks ago

Talk in cheap. Has he "arrested" the cedi. The economic wizkid who was suppose to tame the running cedi has pivoted to something else while the cedi keeps falling. A useless economist

Talk in cheap. Has he "arrested" the cedi. The economic wizkid who was suppose to tame the running cedi has pivoted to something else while the cedi keeps falling. A useless economist
No Nonsense 3 weeks ago

BEST MAN, I AM WITH YOU. INDEED HE IS A USELESS ECONOMIST. EYE NDAADAA NKOAA.

BEST MAN, I AM WITH YOU. INDEED HE IS A USELESS ECONOMIST. EYE NDAADAA NKOAA.
sungod 3 weeks ago

clueless bawliar .. he as confused as the word itself, laughing jackal who dances like praying mantis. economist banza . where is the dollar now , it has exposed you. what of inflation ? clueless

clueless bawliar .. he as confused as the word itself, laughing jackal who dances like praying mantis. economist banza . where is the dollar now , it has exposed you. what of inflation ? clueless
Clifford 3 weeks ago

7 years now. Where is the Kpalugu Dam

7 years now. Where is the Kpalugu Dam
mr amin 3 weeks ago

Import duties to be calculated in cedis this would strengthen the cedi and reduce the cost of doing business,, why should a sensible leader charge import duties in dollars and traders pay in cedis? This will put huge demand f ...
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Import duties to be calculated in cedis this would strengthen the cedi and reduce the cost of doing business,, why should a sensible leader charge import duties in dollars and traders pay in cedis? This will put huge demand for the dollar,, if import duties are charged in cedis the dollerization of the economy will stop
FK 3 weeks ago

Import duties are always charged in cedis. Not in dollars. Import duties are charged on value of goods imported. Since, the value is in foreign currency, it needs to be converted in cedis before the duties are charged.
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Import duties are always charged in cedis. Not in dollars. Import duties are charged on value of goods imported. Since, the value is in foreign currency, it needs to be converted in cedis before the duties are charged.
What is been said is what exist now. To the extend that goods are imported, the value definately have to be changed into cedis before the duty.

The duties are already flat rate. The problem at the port is somany cascading taxes, some of which were introduced recently under this government.
Jason 3 weeks ago

So you guys still listening to this bawumia .who promise to change the economy from taxation to industrialization?what was the outcome?

So you guys still listening to this bawumia .who promise to change the economy from taxation to industrialization?what was the outcome?
We don't believe the pitch 3 weeks ago

Great idea but why didn't u implement under this govt .

So campaign will easier ..nobody trust u will do ..all political talk

Great idea but why didn't u implement under this govt .

So campaign will easier ..nobody trust u will do ..all political talk
mr amin 3 weeks ago

He is not the president he might suggest it to the president he doesn't make appointment or take the final decision

He is not the president he might suggest it to the president he doesn't make appointment or take the final decision
Koo Fori 3 weeks ago

Mr . Amin with all due respect how old are you? You sound like a 5 years old child.

Mr . Amin with all due respect how old are you? You sound like a 5 years old child.
Jack 3 weeks ago

TRUE... or better still you should implement it now.

TRUE... or better still you should implement it now.
No Nonsense 3 weeks ago

POLITICAL TALK! NEVER BELIEVE HIM BECAUSE HE WILL PUT YOU TO SHAME AND IN THE END, YOU WILL REGRET IT BIG TIME.

POLITICAL TALK! NEVER BELIEVE HIM BECAUSE HE WILL PUT YOU TO SHAME AND IN THE END, YOU WILL REGRET IT BIG TIME.
Kk 3 weeks ago

Masa make we think ok......

Masa make we think ok......
Adansie 3 weeks ago

How is this simple.are you saying Duties are paid in dollars. And with flat rate the dollar will stabilise? The problem with this man is that he is a hypocrite, selfish and insensitive because duties are proposed a by governm ...
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How is this simple.are you saying Duties are paid in dollars. And with flat rate the dollar will stabilise? The problem with this man is that he is a hypocrite, selfish and insensitive because duties are proposed a by government through the finance ministry under the supervision of the Head of the EMT, Vice president and not GRA. So who is harassing who?
The flat rate will not make any sense if the cedis keeps depreciating. This man will see his smoothness level in December election so keep deceiving yourself.
Boldsteven mother serpent of corruptionn 3 weeks ago

Bawumia you were the same person who heaped these taxes on ghanaians as head of the EMT. Now pretending instead of removing them right now. You think ghanaians wash their faces upwards. Who shd vote for you b4 coming to remov ...
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Bawumia you were the same person who heaped these taxes on ghanaians as head of the EMT. Now pretending instead of removing them right now. You think ghanaians wash their faces upwards. Who shd vote for you b4 coming to remove them. Most ghanaians are enlightened now and will play into your lives.Liar.
No Nonsense 3 weeks ago

BOLDSTEVEN, I AM 1000% WITH YOU ON THIS MATTER.
GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD.

BOLDSTEVEN, I AM 1000% WITH YOU ON THIS MATTER.
GOD BLESS YOU REALLY GOOD.
Emil Mensah 3 weeks ago

Talking as an opposition leader. Bawumia, are you not the VP of Ghana? What stops you from implementing it under this government if it's a good policy?

Talking as an opposition leader. Bawumia, are you not the VP of Ghana? What stops you from implementing it under this government if it's a good policy?
Nana addo the clearing agent 3 weeks ago

Why can't you do all these nice things now, you are in power Mr liar

Why can't you do all these nice things now, you are in power Mr liar
Kojo Menkah, Bremen. Germany 3 weeks ago

Good. Why not immediately to convince the people that you can be trusted.

Good. Why not immediately to convince the people that you can be trusted.
ALETSE GBONTON 3 weeks ago

He knows it wont work... He's more than a con-man

He knows it wont work... He's more than a con-man
No Nonsense 3 weeks ago

BAWULIAR IS A CON MAN INDEED.

BAWULIAR IS A CON MAN INDEED.
James Owoahene 3 weeks ago

Putting the youth at the centre of our national development agenda makes Alan Kyerematen well and truly a generational thinker. 60% of Alan's Cabinet is reserved for the youth.
WOW!!!. THAT'S GREAT!!!
Therefore, the youth, ...
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Putting the youth at the centre of our national development agenda makes Alan Kyerematen well and truly a generational thinker. 60% of Alan's Cabinet is reserved for the youth.
WOW!!!. THAT'S GREAT!!!
Therefore, the youth, as Ministers, will have a unique opportunity to craft policies that will positively impact their interests and future, as well as the direction of the country. For example, the resources of the country will be managed with future implications properly addressed.
YOUNG PEOPLE OF GHANA, ARISE
THIS IS IT!!!
YOUR MOMENT!!!
SEIZE IT!!!
VOTE MASSIVELY FOR ALAN
VOTE FOR YOUR OWN FUTURE!!!
mr amin 3 weeks ago

Pls stop talking about Alan he is incompetent

Pls stop talking about Alan he is incompetent
Kido 3 weeks ago

Bawumia is a trickstar. What is he talking about? We currently pay about 22 different taxes at the port. These taxes are currently paid in cedis, not in US dollars or Euros. So who does he think he is deceiving? In any case, ...
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Bawumia is a trickstar. What is he talking about? We currently pay about 22 different taxes at the port. These taxes are currently paid in cedis, not in US dollars or Euros. So who does he think he is deceiving? In any case, if this so called new policy is the magic bullet to address the tax issues at the ports, why doesn't he persuade the president and the Finance Minister to implement this new policy now. Bawumia thinks all of us are as stupid as he is.
ALETSE GBONTON 3 weeks ago

And as stupid as his NP-pig followers too. (Pls next time add that one too)

And as stupid as his NP-pig followers too. (Pls next time add that one too)
ABASS Amogobo 3 weeks ago

He is a big time LIAR Nobody should believe him

He is a big time LIAR Nobody should believe him
Kofi 3 weeks ago

Useless man with his lies! We are still waiting for you to arrest the dollar. Why not called Mahama incompetent again? Foolish and most useless Vice President in the history of Ghana

Useless man with his lies! We are still waiting for you to arrest the dollar. Why not called Mahama incompetent again? Foolish and most useless Vice President in the history of Ghana
Why Listen 3 weeks ago

There is no point listening to someone always with the intention of swindling people's minds.
Analyse and seek for the reality by yourself.

There is no point listening to someone always with the intention of swindling people's minds.
Analyse and seek for the reality by yourself.
Akajatayogogo 3 weeks ago

Useless

Useless
Kwame 3 weeks ago

Woboa he is liying ! He is completely useless liar

Woboa he is liying ! He is completely useless liar
Liar 3 weeks ago

Liar , you’re also of nana Addo government

Liar , you’re also of nana Addo government
Nana addo go go away nation wreckers Npp 3 weeks ago

Nana addo go go away nation wreckers Npp
Nana addo dumsor nation wreckers leave us alone Npp kasoa no light since yesterday

Nana addo go go away nation wreckers Npp
Nana addo dumsor nation wreckers leave us alone Npp kasoa no light since yesterday
Atsu London 3 weeks ago

At Dr Bawumia understands what he is saying unlike Asimasi who cannot explain he's so called 24hr economy. Who in his right sense will vote for this scam

At Dr Bawumia understands what he is saying unlike Asimasi who cannot explain he's so called 24hr economy. Who in his right sense will vote for this scam
Good Citizen 3 weeks ago

BOGUS ECONOMIST
Is this man truly an Economist and a PHD holder? I am having my doubts. How can calculating duties in cedis tame the dollar?. As at now duties are caculated and paid in cedis. Every cedi has a dollar ecquive ...
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BOGUS ECONOMIST
Is this man truly an Economist and a PHD holder? I am having my doubts. How can calculating duties in cedis tame the dollar?. As at now duties are caculated and paid in cedis. Every cedi has a dollar ecquivelent, so what changes, if the cedi equivalent of a dollar is imposed. Infantile thinking. Stabilise and improve the cedi against the dollar and see if Ghanaians will complain? Bogus Economist
Bawumia WON'T get even 30% 3 weeks ago

He go explain TAYA......FOOLISH!

He go explain TAYA......FOOLISH!
Abraziaa 3 weeks ago

Useless Vice President bawumie do it now and stop foolishness akans and week thinking people will understand you animal no sensible human beings will listen to this liring man Ashanti's voting for animals

Useless Vice President bawumie do it now and stop foolishness akans and week thinking people will understand you animal no sensible human beings will listen to this liring man Ashanti's voting for animals
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Nii Odapagyan 3 weeks ago

Useless Liar. You think we a dumb. Are you not the same person who organized economic lectures to proffer solutions to our economic woes? What happened? What of taxation to production? Useless Liar.

Useless Liar. You think we a dumb. Are you not the same person who organized economic lectures to proffer solutions to our economic woes? What happened? What of taxation to production? Useless Liar.
Nii Adjei 3 weeks ago

Lakpator Bawuliar! Anybody who takes you seriously does so at the peril of his life. You cannot be trusted. How many of these lofty promises to us have you not broken? Arrest of the dollar, from taxation to production, no E-l ...
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Lakpator Bawuliar! Anybody who takes you seriously does so at the peril of his life. You cannot be trusted. How many of these lofty promises to us have you not broken? Arrest of the dollar, from taxation to production, no E-levy, 1 constituency $1 million, sky train, concrete roads, mini cabs for okada riders, Cape Coast airport; agenda 111 within 18 months; the list is endless. Massa commot for there and go hide your face.
JJ 3 weeks ago

Same lies as 2016.please.No ghana will take you serious again

Same lies as 2016.please.No ghana will take you serious again
Christopher Azu 3 weeks ago

If you have this idea of taxes why you didn’t advise your boss to implement it liar!

If you have this idea of taxes why you didn’t advise your boss to implement it liar!
TonyB 3 weeks ago

You could not do all these reforms in almost 8 years as the chairman of the nations economic management team and will do that only when you become president Do it now for us to believe you

You could not do all these reforms in almost 8 years as the chairman of the nations economic management team and will do that only when you become president Do it now for us to believe you
OSAFO KANTANKA 3 weeks ago

This guy is a jerk. My question is why is he Not helping his driver to implement all these Fantasy plans of his. I don’t trust him. He should be avoided like Plague.

This guy is a jerk. My question is why is he Not helping his driver to implement all these Fantasy plans of his. I don’t trust him. He should be avoided like Plague.
Ike Boris 3 weeks ago

Why can't they initiate that now, it might probably give a reason to vote for him.

Why can't they initiate that now, it might probably give a reason to vote for him.
Agyei Agyeman 3 weeks ago

Ghana is cheap paa for someone like Bawumia having the ordersity to stand for presidency is annoying paaa and you see people are even supporting him. Honestly not that i hurt Bawumia but now this current crop of NPP have mad ...
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Ghana is cheap paa for someone like Bawumia having the ordersity to stand for presidency is annoying paaa and you see people are even supporting him. Honestly not that i hurt Bawumia but now this current crop of NPP have made lieing a hall mark no integrated at all.
This election goes beyond tribalism but for the liberation of Ghana soul which have been socked in evil and lack of integrity. Bawumia is worse than Nana Addo
A vote for Bawumia is a vote for disaster
Justice 3 weeks ago

Are Ghanaians dump enough to vote for this guy?
After bragging about arresting the cedi, look at how weak the fundamentals are! The cedis is now 14,ghs plus to the $ !
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Are Ghanaians dump enough to vote for this guy?
After bragging about arresting the cedi, look at how weak the fundamentals are! The cedis is now 14,ghs plus to the $ !
Was he not talking nonsense when the cedi was 3.85 ghs to the $?
I know npp supporters are fools but certainly not all Ghanaians
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manner less 3 weeks ago

The chief confident trickster

The chief confident trickster
Jack 3 weeks ago

Lies ooh lies!!!

Do it now. You are still in power. Eiii.

Lies ooh lies!!!

Do it now. You are still in power. Eiii.
Sam Fante warrior. 3 weeks ago

The mountain goat is jumping from church to church and from mosque to a funeral like mad little goat. He is an useless more than GHC. Fake dollar police officer.

The mountain goat is jumping from church to church and from mosque to a funeral like mad little goat. He is an useless more than GHC. Fake dollar police officer.
El Chapo 3 weeks ago

Cocain head, so only when u in power that u can do that

Cocain head, so only when u in power that u can do that
JJ 3 weeks ago

Another scam by the vp.This man has no shame at all

Another scam by the vp.This man has no shame at all
Abramtie 3 weeks ago

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Anemana Gregory 3 weeks ago

DMB this is Damage Control!

DMB this is Damage Control!
Nana Addo 3 weeks ago

Why can’t you do it now ? You think Ghanaians are fools anaaa, why? If your boss is really serious about helping you, he should do this just for your votes,,, you are saying something to your boss as well that this policy o ...
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Why can’t you do it now ? You think Ghanaians are fools anaaa, why? If your boss is really serious about helping you, he should do this just for your votes,,, you are saying something to your boss as well that this policy of his is not right. You are telling your boss that whatever he is doing now you don’t agree. See you are seeking power to continue what your master is doing right? Don’t take Ghanaians for fools.

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