The Minister of Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, has assured Ghanaians that the betting tax will be scrapped when the national budget is presented in March 2025.
Speaking to Joy News, the minister reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fulfilling its promise to young people, aligning with President Mahama’s vision.
“Everybody is committed to meeting the target of His Excellency President Mahama. When the budget is read in March 2025, all the promises we made regarding tax cancellations will be implemented, and young people should look forward to the cancellation of the betting tax,” he stated.
The betting tax has been a source of concern among Ghana’s youth, especially those engaged in sports betting. Its planned removal is expected to relieve bettors.
The potential removal of the tax is also part of the New Democratic Party’s promise of scrapping nuisance taxes, including the betting tax, to alleviate the financial burden.
