The Member of Parliament for Ketu North Constituency in the Volta Region, Mr  Eric Edem Agbana, has underscored the critical role of taxation in financing Ghana’s development, calling for reforms to expand the tax base, improve compliance, and build greater public trust.

Speaking at the 13th Annual International Tax Conference of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, Ghana, Mr. Agbana described taxation as “the most reliable and sovereign tool for financing our development.”

He emphasised the need for stronger oversight, deeper reforms, and enhanced accountability to make Ghana’s tax system more efficient and equitable.

The MP shared the platform with distinguished personalities, including the Osu Mantse, HRM Notse Prof. Nii Nortey Owuo IV, the Acting Commissioner-General of the Ghana Revenue Authority, Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong, and other leading figures in taxation and public policy.