The Chairman of Parliament’s Energy Committee, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzrah, has defended the passage of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, against claims by the Minority that they were not consulted during the legislative process. Speaking to the media, Bedzrah clarified that Minority members were present and participated in the committee’s deliberations.
Bedzrah stated that the Minority’s claims of exclusion are “inaccurate and unfounded.” According to him, the Minority members were part of the discussions surrounding the bill and did not stage a walkout or indicate that they were being sidelined.
The bill’s passage has sparked renewed debate over transparency and consensus-building in Parliament, with the Minority voicing strong opposition and questioning the process leading to the legislation’s approval. Despite the controversy, government officials are assuring the public that the amended levy will not impose a significant financial burden on citizens.
The government has pledged to work closely with stakeholders and maintain accountability as implementation of the amended levy begins. According to the Energy Committee, the levy is a strategic measure aimed at ensuring a stable electricity supply, making sound long-term economic decisions, and securing the country’s energy future.
The government has assured that the funds generated from the levy will be transparently managed and directed toward stabilising Ghana’s energy sector. With the amended levy now in place, the focus shifts to its implementation and the impact it will have on the country’s energy sector and citizens.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
