Minority calls for immediate repeal of Dumsor Levy
By Valentia Tetteh
The Minority Caucus in Parliament is urging the government to urgently initiate steps to repeal the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, commonly referred to as the Dumsor Levy, following its indefinite postponement.
This follows a directive by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) on June 13, 2025, suspending the implementation of the levy, which was originally scheduled to take effect on June 16. The levy would have imposed additional charges on petroleum products to support power sector stability and help address legacy debts.
In a statement signed by Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, the Caucus welcomed the suspension but stressed the need for a full withdrawal of the policy through parliamentary processes.
“The Minority categorically repudiates this postponement as wholly inadequate and demands the complete reversal of this policy direction,” the statement said.
“We emphatically call upon the Government to immediately table a repeal bill under certificate of urgency to comprehensively abolish the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025.”
The Minority explained that the introduction of the levy comes at a time when many Ghanaians are already experiencing economic challenges, and any additional fuel-related costs could have broader impacts on transportation and essential goods.
“At a juncture when Ghanaians are contending with cost-of-living pressures, the introduction of supplementary fuel levies which inevitably affect transportation and food prices requires reconsideration”.
The Minority caucus further called for policy clarity and robust engagement with stakeholders on matters affecting the energy sector. They urged the Minister for Energy and Green Transition to present full policy documents on the government’s Loss Reduction Programme to Parliament.
“We categorically demand that the Honourable Minister forthwith present the complete policy documents pertaining to the Loss Reduction Programme and all related reforms to Parliament for the requisite legislative scrutiny and action.”
According to the Minority, access to prepaid meters, effective regulation of electricity consumption and operational efficiency at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) remain important issues requiring attention.
“Communities across the country continue to make appeals for prepaid meters, while others remain without regulated access to electricity,” the statement noted.
The Minority concluded by reiterating its call for relief-based policies in line with public expectations and expressed its willingness to collaborate on solutions that address power sector challenges without additional financial burden on citizens.
“We call upon all stakeholders to work together in the national interest and ensure that future decisions are guided by broad consultation and a shared commitment to easing the burden on Ghanaians,” the statement added.
