The Minority in Parliament has announced plans to stage protests in the coming days against the government’s decision to increase the price of petroleum products by one Ghana Cedi.
According to them, the move contradicts the government’s earlier call for commercial drivers to reduce transport fares by 15%, describing the fuel levy hike as a “stab in the back” to Ghanaians already struggling with economic hardship.
Minority Chief Whip, Frank Annoh-Dompreh told journalists in Accra on Thursday, June 5, that the government to immediately withdraw or significantly reduce the levy, warning that the opposition will escalate its actions if the demand is not met.
“This is not just about a one cedi increase, it is about the soul of our nation. If you look at the impact analysis that they did, it is suspect in my view. We urge all Ghanaians to join us in opposing this unjust, economically devastating tax that Ato and his government have forced on us.
“The Minority, in the coming days, in solidarity with the Ghanaian people, will be staging many actions to demand the withdrawal or the reversal of this tax. We consider it draconian, insensitive, and an action that depicts a government that is out of touch with the people of this country and the NDC is truly revealing its true colours,” he said.
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