Social media users are displeased with Tema West MP, Carlos Kingsley Ahenkorah, over his recent comment on the electronic transaction tax (E-levy), which is yet to see the light of day.

In an interview with JoyNews, the MP stated that the proposed 1.75% E-levy by government is not a compulsory tax, thus Ghanaians who are opposed to it should not engage in electronic transactions.

“It is not a compulsory tax, if you don’t do MoMo, you don’t pay. So if you don’t want to pay, don’t do MoMo. It’s simple”, Carlos Ahenkorah stated.

Many are of the view that the comment does not commiserate with Ghanaians who are facing economic hardships due to the adverse effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to users, Mr Ahenkorah has failed to represent the will of his constituents over the levy being opposed by the Minority in Parliament.

Since Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta made known government's decision to implement the E-levy to widen its net revenue, some Ghanaians have contested the decision, insisting that it not be implemented. However, others are of the view that it should be implemented, but at a lower rate.

Here are some comments on Twitter:

Hon. #Carlos_Ahenkorah:
If You Don't Want To Pay E-Levy Don't Use Mobile Money.

Very Disappointed In Carlos, This Is The Kind Of #Politicians People Are Wasting Their Time And Energy Voting For Them.
Arrogance And Abuse Of Power.#timewilltell pic.twitter.com/AM8Hh9WRNc

— Awudu Bombay (@AwuduBombay2) December 8, 2021

I need Hon. Carlos Ahenkorah digits. Does he even deserve the Hon tag? Someone close to him got to advise him

— Tuga #YNWA❤ (@Quarsam75) December 9, 2021

Indeed, "Pride comes before the fall of man." Herh!!!! Carlos Ahenkorah paaa, how can you be sooooo callous with your utterances😡.https://t.co/QXWOcXIn57

— Amah Cromwell®️ (@cromwell_ama) December 9, 2021

Carlos Ahenkorah person wey fit snatched ballot papers is not to be trusted🤦‍♂️😂😂

— YUNG Manni🇬🇭 (@yung_manni) December 9, 2021

Why are you surprised? Have you forgotten so soon how he chewed ballot papers in parliament and went about interacting with his constituents having tested positive for COVID-19?

My MP for you!!!! Honorable Carlos Ahenkorah https://t.co/GOkiiGWhEo

— Drum mu JetLi (@osakpa1) December 9, 2021

Carlos Ahenkorah is a lose talker.Such irresponsible statement to make.

— #dubnation (@edem_agenda) December 9, 2021

@andydosty. Chairman Gud Morning, Happy Birthday to Nana Kwame. Mr Andy, Carlos Ahenkorah's speech is a Childish talk if My Parent live in Kpankpan nd I want Them to Get a 100Ghc immediately For Drugs or something urgent how do I do it. He should Come again #Daybreakhitz

— UBUNTU MELE🆔YS❤️💛🦚🦜🚗 (@ubuntumeleidys) December 9, 2021

The same guy who ran away with ballot sheets in Parliament in January, telling you this in December. https://t.co/PU7UJYABA2

— Kenneth Awotwe Darko (@TheKennethDarko) December 9, 2021

The NPP and Akuffo-Addo led Government clearly don't know the direction the world is heading to and importance of cashless environment, Carlos Ahenkorah confirmed that.

— SABONZY 🇬🇭 (@sabonzy) December 9, 2021

Carlos Ahenkorah says: “If you don’t want to pay e-levy don’t use Mobile Money”.

The government needs to sieve out those it allows to speak on national issues. pic.twitter.com/P4ZgSO0gnP

— Albert Nat Hyde (@BongoIdeas) December 9, 2021

Loose talk is real .....

‘E-levy not compulsory; keep your money on your phone if you can’t pay’ – Carlos Ahenkorahhttps://t.co/qGZRrcQhmP

— Richard Mensah (@RichardCitiFM) December 9, 2021