The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the government of imposing an increasing tax burden on Ghanaians, arguing that recent fiscal measures demonstrate a preference for raising taxes inste …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has cautioned Ghanaians against giving any political party an overwhelming majority in Parliament, arguing that such dominance weakens democratic accountability. …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the government of failing to use proceeds from the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to settle debts in the energy sector as originally intended. …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government’s decision to extend the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil, arguing that authorities should prioritise tackling smuggling and …
… Gideon Boako Parliament has approved three major digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection, despite strong opposition from the Minority, which has described the arrangements as opaque, costly and potentially burdensome to taxpayers. …
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has criticised the government’s decision to introduce a Cross-Border E-Commerce Value Added Tax (VAT) system, describing it as a “social media tax” that will increase the cost of digital services and online …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has accused the government of attempting to rewrite the story behind Ghana’s economic recovery. …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the credibility of Ghana’s reported inflation rate, arguing that rising food prices being experienced by consumers do not reflect the official figures. …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee and Member of Parliament for Tano North, Dr Gideon Boako, has questioned the government’s claims of strong economic performance, arguing that an economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues to borrow to finance …
The Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament’s Finance Committee, Dr Gideon Boako, has argued that Ghana’s improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate into jobs, warning that economic growth without employment risks deepening public frustration. …
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has accused the government of preferring to raise taxes rather than address inefficiencies in revenue collection, citing the extension of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil as an example and arguing that issues such as fuel smuggling and tax non-compliance should be addressed through stronger enforcement.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has accused the government of preferring to raise taxes rather than address inefficiencies in revenue collection, citing the extension of the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil as an example and arguing that issues such as fuel smuggling and tax non-compliance should be addressed through stronger enforcement.
Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, cautioned Ghanaians against giving any political party an overwhelming majority in Parliament, arguing that such dominance weakens democratic accountability and makes it difficult for the Minority's concerns to influence policy decisions, particularly on tax-related legislation.
Deputy Ranking Member Dr Gideon Boako accused the government of failing to use proceeds from the GH¢1 per litre Energy Sector Recovery Levy to settle energy sector debts as intended, citing World Bank findings that the levy was collected but not applied to debt repayment.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's decision to extend the Energy Sector Recovery Levy to fuel oil, arguing that authorities should prioritise tackling smuggling and non-compliance instead of imposing additional taxes. He noted that the World Bank indicated the government failed to use previous levy proceeds to settle energy sector debts as intended.
Parliament has approved three digital tax administration agreements aimed at modernising revenue collection and improving tax compliance, despite the Minority Caucus's unanimous rejection, citing concerns about transparency and lack of adequate disclosure.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's introduction of a Cross-Border E-Commerce VAT system, arguing it will increase costs for digital services and online shopping while exposing Ghanaians to potential double taxation on overseas purchases.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that the government is misrepresenting Ghana's economic turnaround by claiming it results solely from the current administration's management, when the IMF attributes it to a combination of programme implementation, debt restructuring, fiscal consolidation, structural reforms, and favourable external conditions.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned the credibility of Ghana's reported 5% inflation rate, citing rising food prices including tomatoes selling at GH¢10 in Accra as evidence that ordinary Ghanaians continue to face significant cost-of-living pressures despite official economic indicators.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, argues that Ghana's economy cannot be described as healthy if it continues borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure such as public sector salaries and the Free Senior High School programme, saying the government's actions contradict its claims of economic recovery.
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako argued that Ghana's improving macroeconomic indicators will mean little unless they translate into jobs, warning that a growing economy with unemployed youth risks deepening public frustration and widening inequality. He said the ultimate test of economic recovery is whether it improves ordinary Ghanaians' lives through employment, higher incomes and expanded opportunities, not headline growth figures alone.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, questions whether Ghana's economic recovery is translating into improved living conditions, noting that while economic indicators show improvement, social realities—rising youth unemployment, pressure on household incomes, high cost of living—tell a different story.
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako rejects Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson's claim that Ghana's recent economic gains result solely from superior economic management, arguing the recovery has largely been driven by the IMF-supported programme and reforms from the previous administration. Boako contends the government deserves credit for maintaining inherited policies, but economic improvements stem from multiple causes—including fiscal consolidation, expenditure rationalisation, and monetary policy tightening—not just current government policies.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has questioned government's resumed borrowing less than a year after exiting the IMF programme, arguing the country should have prioritised domestic revenue mobilisation to finance critical investments instead.
Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako says persistent revenue shortfalls are compelling the government to borrow to finance critical national programmes, including education. He cited Q1 2026 fiscal data showing shortfalls across multiple revenue sources—VAT 6% below target, NHIS Levy and GETFund each 29.9% below, crude oil 37% below, excise 23% below, and import duties 14% below—arguing that when revenue cannot cover essential expenditure, government must resort to borrowing.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, says weak revenue performance forced government to reduce expenditure by 29% in the first quarter of 2026, when revenue fell short by 4.5%, and urges improved revenue mobilisation to fund development without additional borrowing.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has argued that the Free SHS policy should be financed through domestic revenue rather than borrowed funds, insisting that improving domestic revenue mobilisation is the most sustainable way to finance the flagship education programme.
Dr Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has criticised the government's decision to finance secondary education through borrowing, arguing that education should be funded from domestic revenue rather than loans that would impose future repayment obligations on the country.
Member of Parliament for Tano North, Gideon Boako, was ranked seventh among the top 10 best-performing legislators in Global InfoAnalytics' June 2026 performance ratings across 83 constituencies, recording an 88 per cent rating in the "Excellent/Very Good/Good" category.
A June 2026 Global InfoAnalytics survey assessing constituents' perceptions across 83 constituencies ranked Majority Chief Whip Frank Annoh-Dompreh first with a 98 per cent approval rating, followed by Simon Avoringo (Navrongo Central, 93 per cent) and Gideon Boako (Tano North, 88 per cent) among Ghana's top-performing MPs.
Dr. Gideon Boako, a new MP for Tano North Constituency, has completed one year in Parliament, characterized by parliamentary contributions and development projects including dormitory blocks at Bomaa Senior High School, boreholes in over 45 communities, security service recruitment of 60-plus young people, and direct educational support for 127 students.
Deputy Ranking Member of Parliament's Finance Committee Dr Gideon Boako claims that written responses from the Bank of Ghana Governor to Parliament indicate the Gold Purchase Programme introduced by the previous NPP administration has contributed to the recent stability of the cedi. Boako stated that the Majority prevented the Governor from speaking on camera about the details.
Dr Gideon Boako, Member of Parliament for Tano North, has accused the Majority in Parliament of preventing the Bank of Ghana Governor from responding on camera to Minority questions about the Gold Purchase Programme's role in stabilising the cedi, claiming they sought to suppress the Governor's written acknowledgment of the programme's economic contribution.
Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has congratulated newly elected NPP constituency executives and called on party members to unite and strengthen party structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Dr. Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North, has praised the NPP constituency organiser Kwabena Akufo for his exceptional grassroots mobilisation skills and consistent electoral success, saying his approach focuses on direct engagement with party members rather than social media presence. Dr. Boako congratulated Akufo on beginning his fifth term as constituency organiser, describing him as an example of effective practical grassroots politics.
Gideon Boako, MP for Tano North and Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has claimed that bank charges in Ghana are expected to increase from June 4, based on ongoing financial and regulatory adjustments within the banking sector.
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has cautioned that commercial banks may begin rejecting certain foreign exchange deposits starting next month, and advised individuals holding foreign currency to deposit them without delay. He attributed the anticipated development to recent policy shifts and adjustments to the Bank of Ghana's cash reserve requirements, though he did not specify which categories of deposits would be affected or cite a formal directive.
Dr. Gideon Boako, Deputy Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, has cautioned that commercial banks may soon reject certain foreign exchange deposits and urged individuals holding dollars to deposit them before possible restrictions take effect, citing broader financial sector challenges linked to the Bank of Ghana's revision of the cash reserve ratio on foreign deposits.
Dr Gideon Boako, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, says the Bank of Ghana's recent adjustments to the Cash Reserve Ratio vindicate his earlier warning that the central bank's audited financial statements would show significant losses driven by monetary policy changes. He argues the reversal of parts of the CRR framework strengthens his position that policy revisions, rather than "cost of stability," caused the losses.
Dr Gideon Boako, Ranking Member on Parliament's Finance Committee, attributed the Bank of Ghana's reported financial losses to policy decisions on the Cash Reserve Ratio, particularly changes affecting foreign currency deposits, rather than to what has been described as the "cost of stability."
Tano North MP Dr Gideon Boako has called for accountability and a clear policy direction on sanitation, describing Ghana's current state as deteriorating and attributing the crisis to a leadership vacuum in the sector following the government's decision not to renew Zoomlion Ghana Limited's contract.