Ghanaian Parliamentarian Calls New Petroleum Levy 'Sheer Wickedness'

Ghanaian Parliamentarian Condemns Petroleum Levy as 'Wickedness' Accra, Ghana – A ranking member of Parliament's energy committee has strongly criticized the recently implemented 1 cedi petroleum levy, calling it "sheer wickedness." The levy, intended to address inefficiencies in the energy sector, has sparked outrage due to its substantial impact on fuel prices. The parliamentarian, whose name has been redacted for privacy, stated, "To think that this 8% is on every gallon of fuel, cascading down to every liter, to pay for inefficiencies...it's just simple wickedness." The criticism highlights conflicting statements made by the government regarding the levy. The opposition party, the NDC, has accused the ruling NPP party of failing to deliver on promises to improve the energy sector. The parliamentarian's statement underscores the public's frustration with the government's handling of the energy crisis and the resulting economic burden on citizens. The video footage from the parliamentary session adds credibility to the claims, offering a direct visual record of the debate. While the government has yet to issue a formal response, the parliamentarian's comments have ignited a significant public discussion about the levy's fairness and effectiveness.