Organised Labour Suspends Planned Demonstration Against 15% VAT on Electricity

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Organised Labour has decided to suspend its scheduled protest against the 15% Value Added Tax (VAT) on Electricity, which was initially slated for today, Friday, February 9. 

This decision comes in response to the government's recent action to halt the implementation of the contentious tax policy.

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During a press conference, Dr Yaw Baah, the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), conveyed that the demonstration would proceed only if the government failed to completely withdraw the policy without delay. While acknowledging the government's temporary suspension, Dr Baah underlined that Organised Labour remains vigilant and ready to mobilize against any future unfavorable tax measures.

Concurrently, the Ministry of Finance has formally engaged with Organised Labour by communicating the suspension of the VAT implementation. In a letter dated Thursday, February 8, the Ministry relayed instructions to the Electricity Company of Ghana and NEDCO to cease the enforcement of the controversial tax policy.

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As part of the government's directive, the ECG and NEDCO have been directed to halt the VAT application on electricity usage by residential consumers pending further consultations with key stakeholders, including Organised Labour. This move signifies a willingness to engage in constructive dialogues and address concerns raised by Labour and other affected parties.


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