The recent decision by the John Mahama-led government to introduce a new GHS 1.95 fuel levy, coupled with a 15% increase in electricity tariffs, has sparked a wave of public outrage across the country. Citizens are questioning the rationale behind these burdensome policies in the face of persistent economic hardship.
Many Ghanaians have taken to social media and public platforms to express their frustration, accusing the government of daylight robbery and fiscal irresponsibility. “Is it a curse to be Ghanaian?” one enraged citizen asked, highlighting the increasing cost of living and what he described as punitive governance.
Electricity in Ghana is already prepaid or postpaid, meaning the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) collects payment before or shortly after usage, significantly limiting the likelihood of customer defaults. Critics argue that despite this, the state continues to pass on the cost of mismanagement and embezzlement in the power sector to the ordinary Ghanaian.
“What sense does it make for poor citizens—who pay their bills on time—to be saddled with debts created by government appointees and state institutions? Why can’t government cut down on emoluments and perks for its own appointees to fund the deficit?” another citizen lamented.
Civil society groups and opposition parties are calling for transparency and accountability in the country’s energy sector. They demand that the government halts the fuel levy and reviews the recent tariff hikes, warning that failure to do so will only deepen public distrust and economic suffering.
The government has yet to issue a detailed response to the widespread backlash, but as tensions rise, Ghanaians await answers to the growing question on their minds: why must the poor pay for the rich man’s mistakes?
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