The Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has defended government’s decision to cut some fuel-related taxes, insisting that the timing of the intervention is appropriate and necessary.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem following an emergency Cabinet meeting, he said the measures were carefully considered and introduced at a critical moment when Ghanaians were feeling the strain of rising fuel prices.
“You need to take time and analyse the situation to decide the best measures,” he explained.
According to him, government only stepped in after assessing the growing burden on citizens, stressing that the decision to suspend selected fuel taxes and margins was a direct response to hardship being experienced across the country.
“When it gets to the point where it is putting a lot of pressure, particularly on Ghanaians, then we take measures to mitigate. The measures we are putting in place are because Ghanaians are becoming burdened,” he noted.
Mr. Kwakye Ofosu also made it clear that the intervention is temporary and will be reviewed once conditions improve.
“Once it eases up and things become normal, the measures will not still be in place because Ghanaians will be in better conditions,” he added.
Defending the timing of the policy, he maintained that government acted precisely when it was most needed.
“So the timing is perfect. We did it when we needed to,” he emphasised.
While specific taxes to be suspended are yet to be announced, the intervention is expected to provide short-term relief to consumers amid global price volatility.
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