In just six months of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) assuming leadership of key regulatory institutions, Ghanaians have witnessed a sharp 17.5% increase in electricity tariffs. The most recent adjustment—a 2.5% hike—was announced by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC), bringing further pressure on already burdened households and businesses.
This development has triggered frustration among many Ghanaians who feel the economic hardship is worsening. What’s even more shocking to observers is the silence of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the largest opposition party, which seems more consumed with internal leadership battles than defending the interests of the public.
Analysts argue that the NDC-led PURC’s back-to-back increments expose a clear disconnect from the everyday struggles of the average Ghanaian. While the hikes are reportedly justified by increasing operational costs and exchange rate pressures, critics insist that there has been little transparency and no effort to cushion the vulnerable.
“Electricity tariffs have gone up by 17.5% in just six months, yet the NPP opposition remains mute. Instead of holding the government accountable, they are busy fighting over positions,” one political commentator remarked.
The lack of active opposition engagement on bread-and-butter issues has left a vacuum in public discourse, raising concerns about the quality of Ghana’s democratic checks and balances.
As the economic realities hit harder, many are calling on all political actors—especially the NPP—to refocus their energies on policies that affect the daily lives of Ghanaians rather than internal party ambitions.
source:www.nsemgh.com
