Ghanaian musician Captain Planet, a member of the renowned group 4X4, demanded answers on betting tax claims.
The controversy stems from claims made by former Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, who asserted that the 10 percent withholding betting tax earnings was never implemented, despite the current government’s announcement of its abolition.
During a press address following the budget presentation in Parliament, Dr. Amin Adam questioned the government’s decision to abolish the betting tax, stating, “Ladies and gentlemen, betting tax that they said they have abolished—we never collected betting tax. We never implemented the betting tax.”
His comments have sparked widespread backlash, with many Ghanaians questioning the validity of the tax and its collection.
Captain Planet, whose real name is Sylvanus Dodji Jeoffrey, took to social media to challenge Dr. Adam’s claims. In a post that has since gone viral, the musician demanded accountability.
“NPP people say they never implemented the betting tax, so who was collecting the betting tax? We need to find that person and jail them.”
Captain Planet
The 2025 budget, presented by Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson on March 11, 2025, included several significant policy decisions.
Among them was the abolition of the controversial E-Levy, emissions levy, and betting tax, fulfilling a campaign promise made by President John Dramani Mahama.
However, Dr. Amin Adam’s assertion that the betting tax was never implemented has cast doubt on the government’s narrative.
If the betting tax was indeed never enforced, questions arise about why its abolition was announced and whether any unauthorized collections took place.
Shatta Wale Criticizes Betting Tax Claims
Dancehall musician Shatta Wale strongly criticised former Finance Minister Dr Mohammed Amin Adam over his claim that the Akufo-Addo administration never implemented the controversial 10% betting tax.
His remarks quickly went viral, triggering a wave of criticism, particularly from individuals involved in betting and fans of sports-related entertainment.
Among the critics was Shatta Wale, who took to Facebook to call out the former minister.
“Hey hey shut up there, shut up shut up there. Liar Judas, the artist wrote in response to the viral video. Please sir who is the ‘We’ nu or you are talking about ‘Wee’. Cuz it is true ,’Wee’ cannot implement that,….. Ibe wicked human beings like you who can do that
“Or you think the ‘we’ is you and your coat…? You forget say you be worker under the NPP government ? Or which ‘We’ are you referring to? Don’t make I bore. Just apologize to Ghanaians otherwise your ‘We’ party will wee wee and we will not vote for we again.”
Shatta Wale
Many Ghanaians also expressed frustration online, claiming they had consistently been subjected to the 10% betting tax.
Several individuals shared screenshots and personal testimonies confirming deductions from their winnings of betting tax under the NPP-led government.
Critics have accused the former minister of attempting to rewrite history for political gain, warning that such denials could further damage the NPP’s credibility and electoral prospects.
Shatta Wale’s blunt response has added fuel to the debate, reinforcing public skepticism about the government’s transparency on taxation matters.
Many social media users reacted to the video of the former finance minister stating during a press conference that the NPP did not implement any betting tax.
“Check the faces behind and around him 😂😂😂… Just their faces will tell everything.”
sirrichy1111
“This is where KT Hammond is needed to knock the back of his head.”
dzifa_official
“I promise on my honor, to be faithful and loyal to be voting against NPP. In darkness or in light, to protect the good name of Ghana… so help me God.”
ameffebuabeng
“We all can see now that NPP has a very big problem.”
herhernntwher
“Each and every day the NPP gives reasons why we should keep voting against them.”
whitelove_me
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