The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has declined 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 stated that there was no justification for discussions on tariff increases at a time when many Ghanaians are already struggling with a high cost of living.
The NPP argued that the recent introduction of new taxes—particularly the energy sector levy, popularly known as the “Dumsor Levy”—has further intensified the economic hardship faced by citizens.
According to the party, the levy, which generates more than GH¢575 million monthly and over GH¢5.7 billion annually, should be channelled to support the operations of utility companies instead of increasing tariffs.
The NPP also dismissed claims that the proposed tariff review was tied to Ghana’s ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, noting that the current arrangement concludes in 2026, while the proposed tariff adjustments cover the 2026–2029 period.
The party further accused the government of mismanaging the regulated utility companies, describing the planned tariff hikes as “unacceptable.”
It pledged to use all legitimate means to resist any attempt to impose additional financial burdens on the people of Ghana.
