Mahama Administration Set to Scrap Notorious Akufo-Addo Tax in 2026 Budget

2026 budget: Gov’t scraps COVID-19 levy, injects GHC 3.7bn into economy

Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has unveiled sweeping tax reforms, led by the abolition of the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy during the presentation of the 2026 Budget Statement, which The levy, introduced during the pandemic, had long been criticized for inflating costs for consumers and businesses. Its removal, Dr. Forson said, will return GH₵3.7 billion to Ghanaians in 2026 alone. “By abolishing the COVID-19 levy, Government is putting…

Mahama administration set to scrap notorious Akufo-Addo tax in 2026 budget

The 2026 budget is expected to see the scrapping of the COVID-19 Levy and some other tax reforms as the Mahama administrations prepares for its second year