The government has defended the utilisation of proceeds from the GH₵1-per-litre Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy, saying the policy has contributed significantly to stabilising Ghana’s power supply.

Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, said the levy has been effectively applied to address challenges in the energy sector and ensure consistent electricity delivery.

He made the remarks while addressing the press on Tuesday, January 14, as part of the Government Accountability Series.

“What is clear is that the energy levy has certainly been put to good use and has contributed significantly to achieving stability in the power sector,” Mr Kwakye Ofosu stated.

According to him, the country’s electricity situation has improved markedly compared to earlier periods marked by frequent disruptions.

“When we took over, there were challenges with electricity stability, and I think all of us can attest that for several months now, electricity has been stable. We have not experienced the outages that many had feared would occur,” he added.

The Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy was introduced as part of measures to clear legacy debts and support the financial sustainability of the power sector. However, it has faced calls for transparency from stakeholders.