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“It must be withdrawn,” Nana B emphasized. “Withdraw the emission levy; it’s unnecessary. The Finance Minister must retract it” Henry Nana Boakye has stated.
The government has been urged to remove the emission levy by Henry Nana Boakye, popularly known as Nana B, the National Organiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In order to combat climate change, he claims that developed nations that have made progress in using electric cars are usually the ones subject to emission levies. According to him, the prevalence of electric cars in Ghana is not high enough to support putting such a tax on gasoline and diesel vehicles.
Nana B declared that he supports the immediate removal of the levy and that his position is in line with the New Patriotic Party’s.
On Friday, February 2, 2024, Nana B made these remarks during a broadcast on Peace FM, a station based in Accra.
It is important to remember that on Thursday, February 1, 2024, the emission levy went into force.
According to the government, the purpose of the emission levy is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, encourage the use of green energy and eco-friendly technology, and enhance environmental management while limiting overall pollution levels in the air and water.
A road use certificate must be issued by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) and other testing centers in accordance with section 4(4) of Act 1112, and before doing so, they must obtain proof that the levy has been paid.
Therefore, it has been recommended to all vehicle owners to register and pay the levy exclusively on the Ghana.gov platform.
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
