POLITICS
Mahama takes over X trends for August 13, 2024
Some moments and statements made during the NDC youth manifesto launch on Monday, August 12, 2024, have generated talking points on social media.
From promising to cancel the E-Levy to the abolishing of betting taxes, among others, topics like E-Levy, Mahama, and Level 100 have topped the trends on X for Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Also making its way to the trend is social media influencer, Kalyjay.
Here’s a breakdown of the trending topics:
1. E-Levy
Speaking at the youth manifesto launch, the Flagbearer of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama, promised to cancel the E-Levy as well as scrap the 10% Betting Tax if he is voted into power.
Mahama’s promise has sparked divergent views. While some netizens are lauding him for his intention to cancel the E-Levy, others argue that scrapping the tax could burden the economy by reducing revenue.
2. Mahama
Netizens are applauding Mahama for his effective communication skills and his ability to address pressing issues.
3. Level 100
One of the policies outlined in the NDC youth manifesto is the assurance that Level 100 entrants to tertiary schools will not have to pay academic fees.
4. Kalyjay
The social media influencer is trending for his questions about the effects of brain drain on the 24-hour economy, which he raised during the NDC youth manifesto launch.
Here are some of the tweets regarding these issues on X today:
Source: www.ghanaweb.com
