A leading member of the United Party (UP), Solomon Owusu, has expressed support for the Minority in Parliament’s Right to Information (RTI) request regarding the GH¢1 levy.

He described it as a step toward strengthening accountability in Ghana’s democracy.

Speaking on JoyNews on April 30, 2026, Owusu said the request aligns with the principles of transparency and good governance.

“Our democratic architecture is all about accountability, so if anybody questions the usage of our tax revenue, then the person is only enhancing our democratic dispensation,” he stated.

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The RTI request, reportedly initiated by Habib Iddrisu, seeks detailed information on how funds from the GH¢1 levy have been generated and utilised since its introduction.

Owusu welcomed the move but raised concerns about the credibility of those making the demand.

“I don’t have any problem with what Habib has done. It’s a good thing. They must account to the people; how much has been generated and how it has been used. The only difficulty I have is the messenger. The message must be as good as the messenger,” he said.

Solomon Owusu criticised what he described as inconsistency from some political actors, recalling previous calls for transparency over COVID-19 funds and the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), which he said were dismissed at the time.

He further referenced former Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, accusing him of failing to account for past expenditures.

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“We have been looking for the finance minister who presented the budget. He has run away from this country,” Owusu alleged.

He stressed that current officials must not evade scrutiny.

“I want to see the sector minister who has been asked the question respond. He shouldn’t run away like how Ken Ofori-Atta has run away,” he added.

Owusu maintained that public officials must be held accountable if any misuse of funds is uncovered.

“If it turns out someone has pocketed state funds, no one should defend that. There is no provision in our constitution that allows anyone to loot because they hold public office,” he said.

While acknowledging that the RTI law allows citizens to request information without providing detailed reasons, Owusu suggested that presenting supporting evidence or suspicions could strengthen such requests.

“At the end of the day, whatever comes out, if the accounts show that the funds have been properly managed, then so be it.

“It is easy to compare what has been collected and what has been spent since the law was passed in 2025,” he added.

He urged consistent demands for accountability across the political divide, insisting that transparency should not be selective but a shared national responsibility.

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