Parliament's Economy and Development Committee Ranking Member Kojo Oppong Nkrumah condemned government implementation of the dumsor levy. The Energy Sector Levy Amendment Act 2025 establishes a GHS1 tax per litre of fuel effective Wednesday, July 16. Officials project the measure will generate GHS5.7 billion annually for energy sector debt settlement and power generation fuel procurement. The Ofoase Ayirebi representative argued the new tax prevents Ghanaians from benefiting from recent cedi strengthening. Oppong Nkrumah told parliamentary journalists that timing denies citizens deserved economic relief.
The lawmaker predicted severe repercussions for living expenses and fuel costs despite government assurances otherwise. He warned...
Dr Rasheed Draman from the African Centre for Parliamentary Affairs warned that the National Democratic Congress holds dangerous parliamentary control. The executive director addressed concerns that majoritarian systems can become tyrannical when left without proper oversight. Political dominance weakens Ghana's democratic foundations, making the system increasingly vulnerable to abuse. Draman delivered these observations during a capacity-building workshop for parliamentary journalists in Accra. The analyst emphasized that unchecked political power poses a threat to democratic institutions worldwide.
The NDC secured 184 parliamentary seats following their victory in the Ablekuma North constituency, establishing a two-thirds...
New Patriotic Party member Sammi Awuku condemned the Mahama administration for implementing severe utility and fuel price increases within three months of governance. The Akuapem North MP documented electricity tariff rises totaling 17.2 percent since May 2025, with water rates climbing 4.02 percent during the same period. Awuku contrasted these increases with the NPP's 2024 record, which maintained tariff growth below 11 percent annually. The opposition politician criticized the introduction of an 8 percent fuel levy, which he termed the D-Levy, following the April reversal of the 1 percent E-Levy.
Additional fuel price adjustments occurred on July 2, raising petrol costs by 2 percent and diesel by 5 percent according to COMAC...
National Democratic Congress communications team member Hamza Suhuyini defended President John Dramani Mahama against opposition accusations regarding fuel allowance cancellations. The NDC official rejected New Patriotic Party claims that recent cost-cutting directives represent mere public relations tactics. Suhuyini accused the NPP of consistently labeling government reform efforts as staged performances while failing to implement similar measures during their administration. He emphasized that the current government remains dedicated to fulfilling campaign promises and addressing citizen concerns. The communications team member dismissed NPP criticism as hypocritical behavior from a party that avoided comparable spending reductions...
Former Bono East Regional Minister Kwasi Adu Gyan advocates for sweeping New Patriotic Party reforms ahead of this weekend's national delegates conference in Accra. The former regional chairman proposes expanding the party's electoral college to strengthen internal structures and build electoral resilience. Adu Gyan criticizes the party's decision to select a flagbearer next January before electing new executives. He argues for early executive elections by December, one year before current terms expire.
The founding member wants the electoral college to encompass all individuals who have served the party since 1992 and maintain loyalty. His proposal covers former government appointees, parliamentary candidates, assembly members...
Dennis Miracles Aboagye challenged President John Dramani Mahama over recent fuel allowance cancellations for political appointees. The former Vice President Bawumia aide labeled the Tuesday directive as deceptive public relations targeting Ghanaians. Felix Kwakye Ofosu announced the policy change as a cost-cutting measure to redirect funds toward essential economic sectors. Aboagye contested the legitimacy of these savings during his Wednesday Channel One TV appearance. He maintained that political appointees never receive the fuel allowances written into their appointment letters.
The former Municipal Chief Executive argued that government agencies cover vehicle fuel costs rather than individual appointees. Aboagye described the...
Dennis Miracles Aboagye criticized President John Dramani Mahama for failing to address violence during the Ablekuma North parliamentary election rerun. The former Vice President Bawumia aide expressed disappointment over six days of presidential silence following widespread civilian assaults. Aboagye emphasized that journalists suffered beatings alongside ordinary citizens during the chaotic electoral process. The NPP communicator highlighted that simple social media statements could demonstrate presidential concern for affected communities. He questioned Mahama's apparent indifference to documented attacks on residents and media personnel.
The disputed rerun across 19 polling stations resulted in NDC candidate Ewurabena Aubynn...
Dr. Razak Kojo Opoku accused political rivals of launching coordinated attacks against Dr. Bryan Acheampong within Ghana's New Patriotic Party. The campaign strategist for Acheampong's 2028 presidential bid posted warnings on Facebook Tuesday about systematic character assassination efforts. Opoku characterized these tactics as desperate measures from competitors threatened by Acheampong's rising influence. He argued that such destructive strategies emerge when opponents face a formidable challenger who poses genuine threats to their ambitions. The NPP insider emphasized that these calculated smear efforts reveal the weakness of Acheampong's political adversaries.
Acheampong continues advancing his presidential campaign despite facing...
Consumer protection advocate Appiah Kusi Adomako warns that Ghana's 24-Hour Economy initiative faces exploitation risks without proper competition legislation. The West African Regional Director of Consumer Unity and Trust Society argues that anti-competitive practices could undermine the policy's transformative potential. Competition laws prevent cartels, price manipulation, and market dominance abuse while ensuring fair business practices. Politically connected enterprises might capture investment opportunities in agriculture, manufacturing, and infrastructure without regulatory frameworks.
Adomako emphasizes that competition legislation protects smallholder farmers from buyer cartels and unfair pricing schemes. The policy targets...
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