- Alan Kyerematen underscored the necessity of a low-cost data regime
- Alan Kyerematen proposed implementing tax rebates and other incentives
- Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa echoed public concerns over high data prices
In response to ongoing discussions about Ghana’s high data costs, Alan Kyerematen of the Movement for Change has outlined his plan to tackle the issue if elected president.
Kyerematen emphasized the critical need for a low-cost data regime to promote digital inclusion and support economic services. He proposed offering tax rebates and other incentives to telecommunications companies to substantially reduce data prices.
Highlighting the importance of affordable data access, Kyerematen stressed that it is essential for enhancing overall economic participation and digital advancement within Ghana.
In related remarks, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa echoed public sentiment, advocating for an immediate review of data costs. He argued that high data prices pose a threat to democratic engagement, limiting citizens’ ability to freely express their opinions and participate fully in democratic processes.
Ablakwa emphasized that affordable data is not a luxury but a necessity for maintaining a robust democracy and ensuring equitable access to information and civic engagement.
