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 projections. Awuku questioned the administration's commitment to reducing government fuel allocations while suggesting the closure of the presidency's private fuel pump would demonstrate genuine reform. The MP characterized recent policy changes as worsening the cost of living crisis for ordinary citizens. He concluded by describing Mahama's return to power as a significant leadership downgrade for Ghana.
Additional fuel price adjustments occurred on July 2, raising petrol costs by 2 percent and diesel by 5 percent according to COMAC projections. Awuku questioned the administration's commitment to reducing government fuel allocations while suggesting the closure of the presidency's private fuel pump would demonstrate genuine reform. The MP characterized recent policy changes as worsening the cost of living crisis for ordinary citizens. He concluded by describing Mahama's return to power as a significant leadership downgrade for Ghana.
