The Deputy Minority Chief Whip, Ahmed Ibrahim, has accused the Members of Parliament for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of not being decisive in the passing of the Electronic Transaction Levy (E-levy).
According to him, the actions of the Parliamentary Majority show that the "government is not ready with government business."
“So today, we in Minority, we were asking them about the uncertainties surrounding their actions on the e-levy. They, themselves are not decisive,” he said.
His comment comes after the Majority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh described as worrying the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin’s frequent absence, especially during critical decisions in the chamber.
Speaking on Top Story on Friday in reaction to Mr Annoh-Dompreh’s comment, Mr Ahmed Ibrahim said the Speaker has been in Parliament for the past week yet the Majority in Parliament has failed to put the e-levy before the House for consideration.
Therefore his absence to seek medical care should not be mentioned as the reason for the delay of the bill.
He also said that the delay in passing the e-levy bill should not be blamed on the absence of the Dome-Kwabenya MP, Adwoa Safo.
“The government came out to say that Adjoa Safo was out on health grounds, she sought permission therefore her position was given to Cecilia Abena Dapaah.”
Mr Ibrahim added that NPP MPs “even without the absence of Adwoa Safo, they cannot mobilise the remaining 137.”
This, he said was because the Majority Caucus themselves are not happy about the e-levy, hence, the delay in building consensus on the bill.
“They should come out and be factual to Ghanaians. If there is something wrong with the e-levy let Ghanaians know. So it is not as if the absence of Adwoa Safo or Speaker Bagbin that is why the e-levy is not being passed,” he indicated.
Latest Stories
-
‘We are sorry but we need to stay calm’ – Andre Ayew on Black Stars recent form
14 mins -
Election 2024: Bawumia dares Mahama to two-man debate
20 mins -
Bawumia is a man of integrity and discipline unlike Mahama – Miracles Aboagye
24 mins -
Ejisu by-election: NDC is sponsoring Aduomi; don’t vote for him – Bawumia to NPP supporters
28 mins -
Freedom of speech must engender development
31 mins -
Ghana Hajj Board announces flight schedules for 2024 pilgrimage
38 mins -
T-bills: Interest rates increased for first time since January 1; government fails to meet target
2 hours -
Ghana retains 10th position with lowest fuel price in Africa
2 hours -
Mahama cuts sod for new Jakpa palace in Damongo
3 hours -
Will Ghana’s democracy stand the test of time in the 2024 elections?
5 hours -
Hindsight: Dreams fairytale run proved one thing; it is possible
7 hours -
God makes rulers, not you; you can’t choose your successor – Mahama to Akufo-Addo
7 hours -
Contributors own SSNIT, they must decide who becomes its Director-General – Austin Gamey
8 hours -
Move away from theory-based learning towards practical learning approaches – AUCC President to students
8 hours -
Haaland scores as Manchester City beat Nottingham Forest
10 hours