A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communications team, Awo Kekeli, has defended the government’s introduction of the GH₵1 fuel levy, insisting it is not intended to cheat Ghanaians.
Speaking on Accra-based UTV Ghana, she responded to calls by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for the levy to be scrapped.
According to her, the current administration inherited a struggling energy sector burdened with significant debt, which required urgent intervention.
She explained that the levy forms part of measures being implemented to help clear the accumulated debt and stabilise the sector.
“The government is not intending to cheat Ghanaians with the GH₵1 fuel levy,” she stated.
Awo Kekeli further argued that it would be counterproductive for the government to work towards stabilising the currency while simultaneously implementing policies that worsen the burden on citizens.
She maintained that the levy is a necessary step aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the energy sector.
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