The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has turned down an invitation from the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to participate in a public hearing on proposed electricity and water tariff adjustments for the 2025–2029 regulatory period.
In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua Frimpong, the party said it saw no justification for any discussion on tariff increases at a time when many Ghanaians are already grappling with a high cost of living.
The NPP argued that the recent introduction of new taxes—particularly the energy sector levy, commonly known as the “Dumsor Levy”—had further deepened the economic hardship facing citizens.
According to the party, the levy, which generates over GH¢575 million monthly and more than GH¢5.7 billion annually, should be used to sustain the operations of utility companies rather than increasing tariffs.
The NPP also rejected claims that the proposed tariff review formed part of Ghana’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, noting that the current IMF arrangement ends in 2026, while the proposed tariff period spans 2026 to 2029.
The party further accused the government of poor management of the regulated utility companies, describing the move to raise tariffs as “unacceptable.” It vowed to use all legitimate means to resist any attempt to impose additional financial burdens on Ghanaians.
