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GRA accuses Cheddar of tax evasion

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**Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly Addresses Rickshaw Fare Increase** **Agogo-Ashanti, January 18, 2024** — The Asante Akim North Municipal Assembly has issued an immediate press release addressing the recent increase and review of prices in the operation of Rickshaws, commonly known as Pragia. The Assembly emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to ensure transport infrastructure and services meet user needs while maximizing benefits derived from investments by the government and the private sector. In the press release, the Assembly conveyed the following key points to the general public and Rickshaw operators: 1. No Association has contacted the Assembly for a review of transport fares. 2. The fuel situation in the country has not increased, and therefore, transport fares cannot be increased. 3. The Assembly only recognizes one Rickshaw Association, namely, Agogo Pragia Riders Association (A.P.R.A). 4. The GPRTU of GTUC has no mandate to form and register without the prior request from their Branch Chairman, recommended by a Charter of Operation from their National Executive Council before approval by the Municipal Assembly. 5. No Association can operate within the Municipality without permission from the Assembly. 6. Any Rickshaw owner registered with any Association aside from A.P.R.A is deemed illegal and must not pay any funds, as it is considered illegal. 7. Starting from February 1, 2024, all Rickshaw owners/riders without legitimate stickers (AANMA and APRA) affixed on their machines will be deemed not roadworthy in the Municipality. 8. There has been no increase in transport fares, and all Rickshaw/riders owners should refrain from increasing fares. The press release was signed by Asamoah Damoah, the Municipal Coordinating Director.
Nana Kwame Bediako

, popularly known as ‘Cheddar' and a presidential hopeful in Ghana's upcoming general elections, is facing accusations of tax evasion from the (GRA).

According to a GRA source, Cheddar incurred a fine of GH¢50,000.00 for failing to file personal income tax returns from 2013 to 2016. Despite settling GH¢209,171.00 between 2018 and 2020, he allegedly failed to file returns for the post-2020 period.

For the years 2021-2022, the GRA estimated Cheddar's tax assessments at GH¢2,088,228 and GH¢5,096,536, respectively, with penalties for non-compliance.

The GRA source expressed concerns about Cheddar's involvement in a tax evasion scandal, raising questions about his financial practices and commitment to national development.

“As a presidential candidate and self-proclaimed saviour of Ghana, his actions set a worrisome example for the ethical standards expected from individuals in influential positions,” the source stated.

The substantial fines imposed underscore the severity of Cheddar's alleged tax evasion, emphasizing the importance of accountability and transparency, particularly for those aspiring to lead the nation.

The source stressed the crucial role of personal income tax in revealing information about an individual's investment activities and assets, and identifying potential unreported income or questionable transactions.

“This scandal is not just about an individual's failure to pay taxes; it is about the societal impact of tax evasion and measuring the rhetoric of an aspiring president against his conduct. Tax evasion diminishes resources available for essential public services, infrastructure development, and poverty eradication measures,” the source concluded.

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