The Minority in Parliament has announced a nationwide campaign to resist the controversial Energy Sector Recovery Levy, calling it a “draconian” tax that unfairly burdens Ghanaians.
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Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, June 9, Minority MPs expressed deep concern that the government is pushing ahead with the levy despite strong public opposition.
“The government is determined to implement this levy, regardless of the widespread outcry,” a spokesperson for the caucus stated. “We are launching a sustained campaign involving civil society groups, driver unions, and the media to expose the harsh impact of these taxes.”
The caucus reaffirmed its solidarity with groups such as the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies and driver unions, who have called for the withdrawal or review of the levy. They criticized what they described as a lack of transparency and consultation in the levy’s passage, which was pushed through Parliament on June 3.
“We support the call for the government to halt this midnight legislation and return to the negotiation table,” the Minority added. “There are better, less painful ways to solve the energy sector’s financial challenges.”
They warned that the new tax would drive the fuel tax burden to about 26%, worsening the cost of living and impacting already struggling consumers.
The Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, is set to take effect on June 16. It aims to raise funds to address debts in the power sector and ensure a stable electricity supply, according to government officials.
Despite the policy’s stated goals, the Minority maintains that the economic pain it will inflict outweighs the potential benefits and has vowed to continue mobilizing public opposition.
