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Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has fiercely opposed the government’s decision to extend the special import levy from 2025 to 2028, arguing that it disregards the concerns of both ordinary Ghanaians and importers.
Addressing Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, Afenyo-Markin criticized the government’s approach, accusing it of burdening citizens while offering little relief.
“We are also aware that there is this special import levy extension from 2025 to 2028. So this attitude of attempting to give one, take more—this ‘ndaadaa’ attitude—we can read in between the lines,” he remarked.
The Minority Leader stressed that allowing the levy to expire as originally planned would greatly benefit importers and the private sector. He urged the Finance Minister to reconsider the extension, warning that businesses expecting relief would be let down.
“This government is not really a government that cares about the ordinary Ghanaians because importers who are expecting an end to this special import levy will be disappointed. The private sector can only thrive if the government is giving them a breather,” Afenyo-Markin stated.
His remarks reflect growing concerns among businesses that the levy’s extension could stifle economic growth and increase financial strain on importers.
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