Nana Bediako, a member of the NPP’s Communications Team, has raised concerns about former President John Dramani Mahama’s promise to abolish the betting tax.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues with host Akua Boakyewaa Yiadom, Bediako argued that removing the tax could lead to an increase in gambling among the youth.
Bediako criticized the proposal, stating, “From where I sit, it seems that removing the tax might inadvertently encourage more young people to engage in betting. Nowadays, children are going so far as to steal from their mothers or even their employers to place bets, which is a serious issue. Allowing easier access to bet could potentially divert them from working and focusing on productive activities.”
He emphasized the need for careful consideration of policies related to gambling, stressing that they should not inadvertently foster irresponsible behaviour among the youth.
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