The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has urged the Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) to press Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to eliminate certain nuisance taxes introduced by the current government.

Leader and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, as part of his vision for his next government promised to abolish the numerous taxes introduced by the government.

His vision statement brought about a public engagement with sections of the public commending him for the brave move, however, the opposition party questioned the integrity of the vice president asking of his whereabouts when the taxes were being introduced.

In his address to GUTA members, former President John Mahama who is looking forward for a return as President, stressed the critical nature of the issue and called on Dr Bawumia to take immediate action rather than wait until he is elected President.

John Mahama opined that, if the Vice President has anything to offer Ghanaians, it should be done now rather than wait till he is voted into power as President.

However, John Mahama cautioned GUTA members against placing blind trust in these assurances, urging them to hold Dr Bawumia accountable for his commitments.

“Tell Bawumia to eliminate the E-Levy and other taxes now, not later,” Mahama emphasized during the meeting.