A section of Ghanaian youth on the social media platform X have expressed strong opposition to reports of a potential government tax on earnings from the platform, following delays in payouts to content creators.
Concerns intensified after several users claimed their expected payments had been withheld, allegedly due to ongoing discussions between the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), the Bank of Ghana, and Stripe over the possibility of taxing X-related income.
According to widely circulated messages on the platform, the delay in disbursements is linked to efforts by authorities to introduce a framework for taxing digital earnings generated through X. This has triggered a wave of criticism from users, many of whom rely on the platform for income through content monetisation.
Several young users took to X to voice their frustration, describing the potential move as premature and burdensome, particularly given the limited digital income opportunities available in the country. Others questioned the transparency of the process and called for broader stakeholder consultation before any such policy is implemented.
“This is one of the few avenues young people have to earn online, and now it’s being threatened,” one user wrote, reflecting a broader sentiment among affected creators.
While government officials are yet to issue a formal statement on the matter, the development has sparked renewed debate over digital taxation and the regulation of online income streams in Ghana.