I’ll scrap Mahama’s ‘crippling’ tax regime – Nana Addo

The 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has assured Ghanaians that he will scrap what he terms as “high taxes” introduced by  the incumbent National Democratic Congress (NDC) when he is voted into power.
Government’s recent decision to introduce new taxes on petroleum products coupled with the increases in utility tariffs, has incensed many Ghanaians.
Speaking at a gathering of some hairdressers and beauticians in the country, the NPP presidential candidate, said the taxes in his view, were introduced as a result of the poor management of the economy.
“Because of the high taxes imposed on every business activity in this country, including yours, businesses are being throttled. It is therefore no surprise that things are difficult in Ghana at the moment. Under my government, these taxes, imposed on you as a result of the mismanagement of the Ghanaian economy will be no more,” he said. He was warmly welcomed by the gathering, dominated by women.
The President of the National Association of Beauticians and Hairdressers, Mrs. Joyce Lamptey, expressed the collective joy of the Association for his presence at the dinner.
She outlined the aims of the Association, which were to defend the interests of beauticians and hairdressers.
She added that the Association also undertakes outreach programmes, adding that, this year, 50 women with hearing disability will be trained to becomr effective beauticians and hairdressers.
In response, Nana Akufo-Addo, who was accompanied by the National Women’s Organiser of the NPP, Otiko Afisa Djaba,indicated that the NPP was borne out of a political tradition which strongly believes that private sector development is key to any nation’s quest for sustained development and improvement in the livelihood of citizens.
source: kulenunewsblog