Accra — Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has launched a strong criticism of the government and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over recent tariff increases, describing the move as a betrayal of promises made to citizens.
The Minority accused the government of going against its earlier commitments to ease economic pressures on Ghanaians, arguing that the increase in utility charges will place additional burdens on households and businesses already struggling with rising costs.
According to the Minority, the decision by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission to approve tariff adjustments contradicts expectations created by the governing National Democratic Congress during its campaign and policy engagements.
They warned that higher electricity and utility costs could worsen financial difficulties for ordinary citizens, increase operational expenses for businesses, and affect economic recovery efforts.
The Minority has called on the government and PURC to reconsider the increases and provide greater transparency on the reasons behind the adjustments.
The controversy has triggered fresh debate over Ghana’s utility pricing policies, with supporters of the tariff changes pointing to operational costs and sector sustainability, while critics insist consumers should not bear the full burden.
As public reactions continue to grow, the tariff issue is shaping up to become another major test for the government’s economic management agenda.
