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#Don’tTaxMyPeriod protesters ‘ambush’ Ofori-Atta at parliament ahead of budget reading

In a video shared by Starr FM on the X app, some of the members of the group were captured wielding paper artwork in a protest dubbed #Don’tTaxMyPeriod.

Some inscriptions on the artwork are #HaltPeriodTaxNow and #MenstruationIsNatural.

This, they believe, will help the finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, to understand what their position is on taxes on sanitary pads.

The aim of this group has been the desire to have taxes on sanitary pads scrapped completely.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Civil Society Organisation (CSOs) platform on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has called on the government to remove taxes on sanitary pads to enhance menstrual hygiene and quality of life for all women in Ghana.

The Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, is presenting the 2024 budget in parliament on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.

The presentation of the annual budget by the finance minister is a constitutional obligation, performed on behalf of the president to affirm the government’s commitment to fiscal transparency and responsibility.

Watch the video below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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