Officials of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) including Asiedu Nketia have said they would continue to oppose the E-levy.
He stated the minority would use every force to stop the law from passing.
“As long as impunity continues, resistance is our responsibility. In Kumasi on Sunday, February 6, he warned the Ashanti regional youth wing of the NDC that hitting a deputy speaker who chose to vote and referee would make him do the right thing.
After a heated debate on the controversial Electronic Transfer Levy Bill, often known as the e-levy, members of Ghana’s Parliament brawled in the House on December 20, 2021.
The sit-in Speaker, Joseph Osei-Owusu, declared that a division will be held to adopt the Bill, which was tabled under a certificate of urgency.
Members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) questioned his choice to vote after presiding over the proceedings that night.
They approached the dais, threatening the Bekwai MP.
Immediately after Mr Osei-Owusu transferred the presiding function to the Second Deputy Speaker, Andrew Amoako Asiamah, a brawl erupted.
