The Centre for Policy Scrutiny (CPS) will on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, host a major public lecture to examine the fiscal and equity implications of the abolition of the E-Levy, COVID-19 Levy and Betting Tax.
The lecture, which forms part of the organisation’s efforts to promote informed public debate on economic policy and tax reforms, will be held under the theme, “Assessing the Abolishment of the E-levy, Covid-19 levy and the Betting Tax: Fiscal impact and equity considerations.”
According to CPS, the event is intended to deepen public understanding of some of the most significant tax policy changes in recent times and to provide a platform for careful scrutiny of their impact on government revenue, fairness, and the broader development agenda.
The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Isaac Danso Agyiri, a lawyer, chartered accountant and fiscal policy specialist with extensive experience in law, taxation and development finance. Mr. Agyiri is currently pursuing a PhD in Law at the University of Oxford, where his research focuses on Africa’s role in global tax reform.
He also served as consultant at the Ministry of Finance and has led research and advocacy work at the Tax Justice Network Africa. In addition to his policy and research background, he has represented clients in tax disputes and served as advising counsel on major energy infrastructure projects. He is also a partner at EM Advisory and Blackstreet Attorneys, a Modern Law Review Scholar and a tax law teacher.
The Executive Director of CPS, Dr. Adu Owusu Sarkodie, said the lecture reflects the centre’s commitment to contributing to national conversations on policy reforms that have direct implications for economic management and social equity.
He noted that public discourse on tax policy must go beyond political slogans and focus on evidence, fairness and long-term fiscal sustainability.
“We believe that discussions on tax reforms should be anchored in research, expert analysis and public accountability. The abolition of these taxes has wide-ranging implications for revenue mobilisation and equity, and it is important for citizens to understand both the opportunities and the trade-offs involved,” Dr. Sarkodie said.
He added that CPS is keen on creating platforms that bring together policy experts, researchers, practitioners and the general public to engage critically on issues that affect national development.
The lecture will be broadcast live on CPS’s social media handles and YouTube channel, allowing a wider audience to participate in the discussion remotely.
The expected audience includes policy analysts, academics, civil society actors, students, professionals and members of the general public interested in taxation, public finance and economic governance.
CPS said the lecture is part of a broader effort to promote transparency and knowledge-sharing around policy choices that shape the country’s fiscal future. The centre believes that public understanding of the implications of tax decisions is essential for building trust, strengthening accountability and informing better policymaking.
With the debate around tax abolition still generating public interest, the April 7 lecture is expected to provide timely and authoritative insights into the fiscal and equity considerations surrounding the removal of the E-Levy, COVID-19 Levy and Betting Tax.
