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Former Auditor-General Daniel Yaw Domelevo has strongly criticised the government for failing to fulfil its promise of transitioning Ghana’s economy from a tax-dependent model to one focused on production.
Speaking at a public forum on “Curbing Illicit Financial Flows Through Accountable Governance: The Role of Media,” Domelevo alleged that instead of reducing reliance on taxation, the government’s policies have resulted in what he described as a shift from “taxation to robbery.”
He cited the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP) as a key example, arguing that it unfairly burdened citizens and undermined trust in government financial commitments.
Domelevo further warned that Treasury bills, a critical investment tool for many Ghanaians, might face similar threats if current trends persist.
Recently I remarked that we were promised that this country is moving from taxation to production, but we have moved from taxation to robbery. Now the government is aiming at any money in your pocket, you put your savings there and the government is aiming at it.”
“Even when you are paying government, you will pay tax, and as if it is not enough. What pains me the most is after all this, the use to which they put the money. That is my biggest challenge.
His remarks come amid broader public debates about economic policy, debt management, and financial transparency in Ghana.
Domelevo urged for stronger accountability and governance measures to curb what he referred to as illicit financial flows.
source: citinewsroom.com
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