Dumsor Levy: Saddick Adams Reacts to GH¢1 Fuel Levy Increase, Advises Ato Forson in Video

• Ghanaian broadcast journalist Saddick Adams has reacted to the government's decision to increase the Fuel Levy by GH₵1
• In a video, he advised the government on how to utilise the levy and urged the NDC administration not to squander the goodwill it has earned from Ghanaians
• Netizens who saw the video expressed mixed reactions in the comments section of the now-viral video

Ghanaian broadcast journalist Saddick Adams has voiced concerns over the government's decision to raise the tax on petroleum products—popularly known as the "Dumsor Levy"—by GH¢1.

In a video shared on social media platforms, Adams advised the government on how to effectively utilise the levy and cautioned against squandering the goodwill the National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has earned from Ghanaians.

The GH¢1 increase in the energy sector levy was introduced as part of the government's efforts to tackle challenges in the energy sector, including the persistent power outages known as "dumsor."

While the government has justified the levy as a necessary measure to stabilise the energy sector, critics argue that it places an additional financial burden on the public.

In a recent development, Saddick Adams has given his take on the levy. In a video, he noted that Ghanaians will pay the tax since it has already been passed, however, they expect the government to use the revenues collected from the tax appropriately.

He contended that while many Ghanaians are willing to pay taxes, they often lament the introduction of new taxes because they do not see what the taxes are being used for.

Saddick expressed concern that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Mahama-led administration might lose the goodwill of Ghanaians due to certain decisions.

He advised them against implementing policies or making choices that could damage their image in the eyes of the public.

Watch the video of Saddick Adams expressing his views below:

Reactions to Saddick Adams on Dumsor Levy

Netizens who saw the video of Saddick Adams speaking on the D-Levy expressed mixed reactions in the comments section. Some supported his arguments, while others dissented.

Another group also criticised the current administration and Ghanaians for attacking the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government when it introduced the E-Levy.

@Prophjerry3 wrote:

"Previous government, no energy levy, but still the people in Ghana enjoyed power throughout, current government, energy levy before people can enjoy power on, hmm, judge them by yourself."

@BABZKIRO wrote:

"What is the price of fuel now.???? What is the state of the dollar now???? Accountability is what we need, nothing else. 1% dumsor levy is far, far better than 10% E-levy and bet winnings that were going into the pockets of NPP politicians."

@Ebenezer Asare wrote:

"You are not going to pay any additional money, but the reduction due to the dollar depreciation that is supposed to happen again will not be reduced. So you will buy the fuel at the same price, 11 cedis. Ideally, it's supposed to come to 10 cedis, but because of the tax, it will remain at 11 cedis."

Commercial drivers in Kumasi resist D-Levy

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaians in Kumasi have resisted the government's move to increase the Fuel Levy, popularly known as the "Dumsor Levy" by GH₵1.

Disgruntled commercial drivers and bus conductors vowed to increase transport fares if the policy decision is not reversed.

Netizens expressed mixed reactions to the transport sector protest over the levy, with many expressing their disgruntlement at the timing when the increase has been effected.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh