Minister for Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has pushed back against former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s criticism of the newly introduced Dumsor Levy, accusing the former NPP administration of imposing over 30 different taxes during its eight years in power.

Mr Kwakye Ofosu made the comments on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, 7 June.

“I have heard Bawumia waxing lyrical about this tax. If his government had imposed just E-levy, Ghanaians wouldn't have risen against it. They imposed over 30 taxes on Ghanaians in the eight years that they governed,” he remarked, dismissing Dr Bawumia’s attacks as hypocritical and politically motivated.

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Dr Bawumia, during his ‘Thank You Tour’ in the Central Region, accused the NDC government of betrayal, saying it had scrapped the unpopular E-levy only to introduce what he described as a “Dumsor Levy.”

He claimed the move was proof that the NDC had deceived Ghanaians during the 2024 election campaign and warned citizens to brace for more taxes.

The new levy, introduced through the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, imposes a GH¢1 per litre surcharge on petroleum products.

It aims to raise revenue to tackle the US$3.1 billion energy sector debt and secure US$1.2 billion worth of fuel for thermal power generation.

The Minority has strongly criticised the bill, calling it a “predatory tax” that was passed hastily and without adequate transparency or consultation.