President John Dramani Mahama has officially assented to the COVID-19 Health Recovery Levy Repeal Act, 2025, effectively scrapping the one percent levy that was imposed on goods, services and imports at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The President signed the repeal on Wednesday, December 10, clearing the way for the levy’s complete removal beginning January 2026.
The repeal marks a significant policy shift aimed at easing the cost burden on consumers and businesses, many of whom had long advocated for the levy to be scrapped.
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Introduced in 2021 as part of Ghana’s pandemic recovery measures, the levy was designed to support government efforts in restoring health systems, financing COVID-19 expenditures and rebuilding fiscal buffers.
With the country’s health and economic indicators showing steady improvement, government officials say the repeal aligns with broader plans to stimulate economic activity and support household spending.
Source: Myjoyonline.com
