The CEO of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, is facing significant criticism from Ghanaians after his comments on the E-Levy issue. Blewett had stated that it wouldn’t be feasible to scrap the E-Levy instantly, even after former President Mahama gave his assent to its cancellation. His statement, made in the wake of the Ghanaian Parliament’s official decision to abolish the levy, has stirred strong reactions online. Many netizens took to social media to express their frustration with his stance, questioning why the company was still resistant to the changes despite the clear directive from the government. The E-Levy, which had been a controversial tax initiative, has sparked both relief and heated debates among the public, with some celebrating its removal while others express concerns about its long-term effects on mobile money transactions.
