Shatta Wale Blasts Former Finance Minister Over Betting Tax Controversy
Renowned dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has fiercely criticized former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam over his assertion that the Akufo-Addo administration never enforced the controversial 10% betting tax.
Betting Tax Debate Sparks Outrage
The controversy reignited after the 2025 national budget presentation by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson in Parliament. Following the budget announcement, members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), including Dr. Amin Adam, held a press conference where he categorically denied that the betting tax was ever implemented under their administration.
“Betting taxes were never collected—they were never implemented. Abolishing a non-existent tax is deceptive and misleads Ghanaians,” Dr. Amin Adam stated.
Shatta Wale’s Fiery Response
Dr. Amin Adam’s remarks quickly went viral, drawing widespread criticism, especially from those directly affected by the tax. Shatta Wale, known for his outspoken nature, took to Facebook to call out the former minister in a scathing response.
“Hey hey shut up there, shut up shut up there. Liar! Judas!” the artist wrote in reaction to the viral video.
Ghanaians Share Proof of Betting Tax Deductions
The public outcry escalated as many Ghanaians disputed Dr. Amin Adam’s claims, insisting that they had indeed been subjected to the 10% tax on betting winnings. Social media platforms were flooded with screenshots and firsthand accounts of deductions from their earnings under the previous NPP-led government.
Public Demands Accountability
As the debate continues, the government faces growing calls for transparency regarding the implementation and subsequent abolition of the betting tax. Many citizens are urging authorities to clarify inconsistencies surrounding its enforcement and refund any wrongfully deducted amounts.
With the issue dominating discussions online and in mainstream media, Shatta Wale’s criticism adds to the mounting pressure on policymakers to address public concerns and provide factual clarity on the controversial tax policy.
SOURCE : DEW360.NET
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