Alexander Kwamina Afenyo-Markin is the Minority leader
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament has strongly condemned the government’s last-minute decision to indefinitely postpone the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, dubbed the “Dumsor Levy.”
In a scathing statement, the Caucus accused the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) government of “fundamental incompetence and hypocrisy.”
“This postponement exposes a government unprepared and unwilling to consult stakeholders before rushing into legislation,” the Minority declared.
“They criticised the levy as an unnecessary burden on Ghanaians already struggling with high living costs, warning that it would worsen transportation and food prices.
The Caucus also rejected the government’s justification for the levy, which cited global oil market instability.
“This is the same excuse they once mocked the previous NPP administration for using,” they said.
“Now, barely months in power, they’re singing a different tune—proof of their political opportunism.”
Demanding an immediate repeal, the Minority called on the government to table a repeal bill under a certificate of urgency.
“Ghanaians deserve better than trial-and-error governance,” they asserted, adding that the Akufo-Addo administration had maintained stable power without such punitive taxes.
The statement also highlighted failures in energy sector management, accusing the current government of stalling critical reforms.
“The Honourable Minister must present the Loss Reduction Programme documents to Parliament for scrutiny,” they insisted, stressing the need for transparency.
The Minority vowed to resist any further hardship imposed on citizens, urging Ghanaians to unite against the levy.
“This government promised relief, not more taxes. We demand a full repeal—nothing less.”
