Ghanaian Man Speaks On Why He Voted NPP Out: "I Couldn't Date Because Of E-Levy"

• A Ghanaian man has opened up on why he voted against the ruling NPP, stressing that the E-levy significantly impacted his decision
• He noted that he has been single since the introduction of the controversial levy since he could not send money to his girlfriend due to the charges on mobile money transactions
• He contended that the ruling party would stay in opposition forever since they did not listen to the plight of Ghanaians

A young Ghanaian man has voiced his frustration over the government's Electronic Levy (E-Levy), stating that it significantly influenced his decision to vote against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the recent elections.

He noted that the charges slapped on mobile money transactions greatly impacted his personal life and relationship.

In an interview, the man explained that the E-Levy made everyday financial activities challenging and expensive.

He shared that the additional costs associated with transferring money via mobile money services had created a financial strain, particularly in maintaining his relationship.

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The E-Levy, introduced by the NPP government, aimed to increase revenue through digital financial transactions.

However, it faced significant backlash from the public, who felt it added an undue burden on their daily financial activities.

The levy was particularly controversial among the youth and small business owners who relied heavily on mobile money services for their transactions.

Venting his spleen, the young man noted that he had been single since the tax was introduced because he could no longer send money to his girlfriend.

"The E-Levy made life unbearable for me. I couldn't even afford to send small amounts without being charged extra; because of that, I have been single for the last four years," he lamented in a video.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to young man's comment

Netizens who saw the video of the young man venting over the E-levy and celebrating the defeat of the NPP has got people talking. While some shared in his sentiment, others laughed over his video.

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@wastykobbyjnr wrote:

"NPP will come back in 2092."

@veralebene wrote:

"I don't have money so I'm single wae."

@onedessy wrote:

"Ghanaians have short memory ampa."

@chimereze895 wrote:

"About being single, should we tell him?"

@efua_smiley wrote:

"Allan should form a strong formidable team erh na wei de3 like NDC go rule Ghana forever."

@mr._shine_richy wrote:

"Hummm!!! They money they are leaving with is what I am thinking about now."

@efyastonevy wrote:

"Ohkk we hear . Now that NDC is in power, you will get a girlfriend and even marry. All the best."

Ghanaian woman cries out after voting NDC

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian woman whose kids benefitted from the free SHS policy had cried out after voting NDC.

She noted in a video that her landlord wants to evict her because she publicly supported the NDC.

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Her video drew mixed reactions from Ghanaians, with some defending her while others called her landlord out.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh