Former Finance Minister’s Betting Tax Statement Was a ‘Slip of the Tongue’ – Patrick Boamah Clarifies

Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Hon. Patrick Boamah, has clarified that former Finance Minister Amin Adam’s statement—claiming that the NPP government never collected betting tax—was a slip of the tongue.

Amin Adam’s remarks followed the presentation of the 2025 Budget Statement and Economic Policy by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, who announced the abolition of several taxes, including the Betting Tax and the E-Levy.

Speaking on the Ghana Se Sen Show with Kwame Tanko, Hon. Boamah stated that the NPP will hold a press briefing tomorrow to summarize the 2025 budget for Ghanaians. He added that Amin Adam will use the opportunity to clarify his statement.

Hon. Patrick Boamah admitted that the betting tax was indeed implemented and apologized for Amin Adam’s remarks.

“The 10% withholding tax remains, but the 10% on winnings was what he was referring to. I believe there was a communication gap, and he will explain it tomorrow,” Boamah said.

Meanwhile, the Okaikwei Central MP emphasized that the NPP government had promised to remove the betting tax and the E-Levy. He noted that if the Mahama administration has now fulfilled this promise, it is a positive move that they fully support.