Electricity tariffs in Ghana are set to be reviewed every three months, a move that has raised concerns about its impact on ordinary citizens.
Speaking at a press conference held by the Minority in Parliament on Thursday, the Ranking Member on Parliament's Economy and Development Committee, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah, highlighted the implications of this policy. "The adjustment of electricity tariffs every three months is meant to reflect changes in production costs, fuel prices, and exchange rate fluctuations," he stated.
He acknowledged the government's justification for the periodic tariff adjustments but urged policymakers to consider the economic burden it could place on citizens. "While the government argues that this is necessary for sustainability, we must also consider how it affects ordinary Ghanaians.
Frequent adjustments could place an additional burden on citizens," he emphasized.
