The Member of Parliament for Gushegu and former Deputy Transport Minister, Alhassan Tampuli, has taken aim at the newly introduced ‘Dumsor Levy’, arguing that it imposes a far-reaching burden on Ghanaians, regardless of whether or not they directly purchase fuel.
Speaking on JoyFM’s Super Morning Show on Thursday, June 5, Tampuli claimed the levy is so pervasive that “even when you are walking,” you end up paying for it.
In his critique, the legislator contrasted the Dumsor Levy with the Electronic Levy (E-Levy) introduced by the previous administration, which he described as an “innovative” attempt to broaden the country’s tax net.
“E-Levy was an innovative one. We wanted to expand the tax net. But even with that, if you are sending momo, you don’t pay,” he said, highlighting that exemptions were designed into the previous levy.
Tampuli expressed concern over the economic ripple effect of the Dumsor Levy, explaining that its basis in fuel pricing makes it a more burdensome tax.
“With this Dumsor Levy, even when you are walking you pay, because you know how price of fuel affects everything in this country,” he asserted. H
e pointed to the inevitable rise in transport fares, food prices, and general cost of living as indirect consequences of the policy.
His remarks come amid mounting criticism from opposition lawmakers and civil society groups who argue that the levy contradicts the ruling government’s own promise to eliminate “nuisance taxes.”
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