Bawumia slams NDC, says they've told a lie by introducing 'dumsor levy' after removing E-levy

Former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has criticized the NDC government. He claims they introduced a new tax after opposing the E-levy. He warned Ghanaians to prepare for more taxes.

Dr. Bawumia spoke in Cape Coast during his 'Thank You Tour.' He accused the NDC of making false promises during the 2024 election.

“The NDC has told many lies,” he said. “Everyone sees their lies every day.” He mentioned a new "dumsor Levy" introduced recently.

He argued that this new fuel levy is much higher than the scrapped E-levy. “They said they would scrap the E-Levy, and they did,” he noted. “But now, they have introduced the Dumsor Levy, which is eight times the E-Levy.”

Dr. Bawumia explained how the two levies compare. “If you buy 1,000 cedis worth of fuel, you pay 83 cedis as tax.” In contrast, sending 1,000 cedis under the E-levy only cost 10 cedis.

He warned that more taxes are coming under this administration. “By 2028, Ghanaians will see that they have truly lied to us,” he stated.

Dr. Bawumia believes Ghanaians will eventually want the NPP back in power. “I believe that by then, they will ask us to come back and govern Ghana properly," he added.

In response, Energy Minister John Jinapor defended the new GH¢1.00 petroleum levy. He called it a necessary fiscal intervention for stabilizing Ghana's energy sector.

Mr. Jinapor explained on Joy FM that the government delayed introducing this levy due to high petroleum costs when they took office.