Kadjebi Residents Support Constitutional Amendments for President to Pay Taxes

Kadjebi: Some Residents of Kadjebi in the Oti Region have expressed strong support for the Constitution Review Committee's (CRC) recommendation to amend Article 68 (5) of the 1992 Constitution to make the President's salary, allowances, and facilities subject to taxation in accordance with applicable law. According to Ghana News Agency, the proposed amendment seeks to ensure that the emoluments payable to the President under clauses (3) and (4) of Article 68 are taxed, just like the incomes of other Ghanaian workers. The residents described the recommendation as fair, necessary, and a demonstration of leadership by example. Ms Mawuli Gamor, a teacher in the area, mentioned that the President paying taxes would reinforce the principles of equality and good citizenship. She emphasized that as other workers pay taxes, the President should also pay as an example of good citizenship, adding that such a move would strengthen public confidence in the tax system. Mr Stephen Afrieye, the Assemblyman for the Kadjebi Freetown Electoral Area, stated that the amendment was overdue and reflected the expectations of ordinary Ghanaians. He stressed that the President should pay tax because all citizens have a civic responsibility to honour, regardless of status or position. Mr Afrieye noted that subjecting the President's emoluments to taxation would promote fairness and shared responsibility in national development. Ms Dzigbordi Efah, a baker at Kadjebi, also welcomed the recommendation, describing it as a positive step towards inclusive nation-building. She explained that the President is a citizen and, like other citizens who pay tax, he should also contribute. Ms Efah highlighted that tax revenue is critical for providing infrastructure and social services across the country, and the President's participation in paying taxes would symbolise unity and collective sacrifice for national development. The residents expressed hope that the proposed amendment would be adopted to strengthen accountability, promote equity, and en hance public trust in governance.