Ghanaian Politician Challenges New Tax Amidst Claims of Economic Boom

Accra, Ghana – June 5, 2025 – In a recent interview on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily program, Akosua Manu, the 2024 NPP Parliamentary Candidate for Adenta, sharply criticized the government's decision to introduce a new tax. Manu argued that this decision contradicts the government's pronouncements of a thriving economy. "You demonized E-Levy during tough times—so why introduce a new tax now when you say the economy is buoyant?" she questioned. Manu supported her argument by citing the government's reliance on costly thermal power generation, a factor not reflected in the current electricity tariff structure. This, she claims, has led to significant revenue shortfalls in the procurement of liquid fuel. The interview highlights the ongoing debate surrounding economic policy and taxation in Ghana. The discussion also touched upon the double standards perceived in the government's approach to taxation during different economic periods.