The Minority Caucus in Parliament has launched a scathing attack on the NDC government following the Ghana Revenue Authority's (GRA) indefinite postponement of the implementation of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Act, 2025, widely referred to as the "Dumsor Levy".

Originally scheduled to take effect on June 16, the controversial levy aimed at generating funds for energy sector shortfalls and debt repayment has drawn widespread criticism from stakeholders, including the opposition.

The Minority says the sudden backtracking by the government reflects deep-seated incompetence, policy inconsistency, and a lack of stakeholder consultation.

In a statement signed by Minority Leader and Member of Parliament for Effutu, . Alexander Kwamena Afenyo-Markin, the caucus condemned what it described as a “shameful retreat” by a government that had previously criticised the Akufo-Addo administration for citing global crises such as COVID-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war as reasons for economic strain.

"The same government that mocked external factors as excuses for economic mismanagement is now using the Middle East crisis as justification for crude oil price volatility," the statement read.

"This is the height of hypocrisy and political opportunism."

The Minority argues that the levy—had it been implemented—would have imposed additional financial burdens on already struggling Ghanaians by increasing the cost of petroleum products, which in turn would raise transportation and food prices.

Calling the postponement inadequate, the Minority is demanding the complete repeal of the law.

They urged the government to immediately bring a repeal bill before Parliament under a certificate of urgency.

The statement also questioned the rationale for the levy, asserting that the Akufo-Addo-led administration was able to maintain a consistent power supply without resorting to new taxes.

“Ghanaians deserve both reliable electricity and freedom from excessive fiscal burdens—objectives that are entirely compatible under competent leadership,” Afenyo-Markin stated.

Additionally, the Minority criticised what it termed as a stalled implementation of the Loss Reduction Programme initiated by the previous government, aimed at reducing power theft and replacing obsolete meters. They demanded that the Energy Minister submit all relevant policy documents on energy reforms to Parliament for scrutiny and accountability.

“The worsening power crisis cannot be blamed on the absence of the levy but rather on this government’s failed leadership,” the statement added.

The Minority has vowed to oppose what it described as regressive fiscal policies and is calling on the public to rally behind them in demanding the total withdrawal of the levy.