A coalition of opposition parties is gearing up for a street protest in Kumasi against the newly introduced GH¢1 per litre fuel levy, describing it as "wicked" and "obnoxious." The Coalition of Political Parties (COPP), which is leading the charge, says the Mahama administration's decision to impose the levy adds to the burden on already struggling Ghanaians.
Government insists the tax is necessary to stabilise the power sector and tackle ongoing electricity shortages, but critics are unconvinced.
The Institute of Economic Research and Public Policy (IERPP) has also slammed the move, calling it regressive.
The think tank argues that fuel taxes hit the poor hardest and will likely trigger further increases in the cost of living. "This is not like the E-Levy, where people had alternatives," IERPP said in a statement. "Everyone uses fuel.
