Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is urging clergy members to use their pulpits to encourage citizens to pay their taxes promptly. He believes this will help the government generate revenue for development projects, such as building roads, schools, and hospitals.
Asiedu Nketiah emphasizes that paying taxes is a civic duty and should be done alongside spiritual giving, like tithes and offerings. He cites Jesus’ teaching, “Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and give to Christ what belongs to Him,” to stress the importance of fulfilling tax obligations.
The NDC chairman also highlights the party’s philosophy of redistributive justice, where those with more means contribute more to taxation. He assures that the NDC will continue to promote taxation when they return to power, but with a focus on fair and effective implementation.
Deputy Finance Minister Thomas Ampem Nyarko echoes this sentiment, urging pastors to promote tax payment with the same zeal they promote tithing. He believes integrating tax education into daily life, including churches and markets, will help Ghanaians understand the importance of taxes in national development.
