In an interview on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on June 5, Tampuli expressed frustration with what he sees as the government’s failure to honor their campaign promises to eliminate certain unpopular taxes.
He highlighted that the administration had pledged to abolish what it called “nuisance taxes,” including the E-Levy, Betting Tax, and Emissions Levy.
Tampuli contended that the newly imposed Dumsor Levy, which charges GH¢1 per litre of fuel, imposes a significantly heavier financial strain on Ghanaians than the taxes it replaced.
He emphasized, “This government promised to remove what they described as nuisance taxes… which all put together does not come anywhere near what they are asking Ghanaians to pay.”
He labeled the new tax “E-Levy Pro Max,” borrowing a term usually reserved for premium smartphone models, to show how much more severe the levy is compared to the original E-Levy.
According to Tampuli, the Dumsor Levy effectively increases the tax burden far beyond previous levels, affecting transport operators and everyday citizens amid the country’s ongoing economic difficulties.
Critics have warned that this fuel-based levy is regressive, disproportionately impacting lower-income individuals and those reliant on transportation.