Following the passage of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, some Ghanaians, including experts, have harshly criticised the government for introducing a new tax despite promising not to do so.
The bill, which was laid under a certificate of urgency, was introduced by the Minister of Finance, Dr .
It would be recalled that Dr Ato Forson, during his vetting by the Appointments Committee of on Monday, January 13, 2025, noted that there is no need to increase taxes, given Ghana's revenue mobilisation potential.
He said, "I have studied Ghana's economy for some time now and without mincing words, Ghana has potential when it comes to tax revenue mobilisation.
