“Stop the Lies!” – Anger Boils Over as Ex-Finance Minister Denies Implementing Betting Tax
Ghanaians express outrage after Mohammed Amin Adam insists his administration never enforced the controversial betting tax, accusing the government of misleading the public.
- Former Finance Minister insists his government never collected betting tax
- Ghanaians accuse leaders of deception, sparking heated debates online
- Citizens demand transparency on tax policies and past implementations
Former Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam has refuted claims that his administration implemented the controversial betting tax.
According to the NPP MP, the tax was never enforced under his tenure. His remarks follow the recent 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who announced the abolition of several taxes, including the Betting Tax and the E-Levy.
Speaking at a Minority press conference, Dr. Amin Adam dismissed the claim as misleading.
“Betting tax that they said they have abolished—we never collected Betting Tax. So to come and tell Ghanaians that you have abolished something that was never implemented is to deceive the people of Ghana,” he stated.
The betting tax, introduced under the previous government, imposed a 10% withholding tax on winnings from sports betting and lottery. The policy faced significant backlash from industry players and the public. However, Dr. Amin Adam insists that his administration did not implement it before leaving office.
In August 2024, during the NPP’s manifesto launch in Takoradi, then-presidential candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia pledged to abolish the E-Levy and Betting Tax if elected. He also promised to reduce the Withholding Tax for small-scale gold exports to curb smuggling.
Dr. Amin Adam’s remarks have sparked widespread outrage among Ghanaians, with many taking to social media to express their frustration and demand accountability from the government.
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