Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, Member of Parliament for Assin South, has sharply criticized the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the introduction of a new fuel tax, commonly referred to as the “Dumsor Levy.” He contends that the levy imposes an undue financial burden on Ghanaians and represents a betrayal of the NDC’s pre-election promises.

In a statement released on Thursday, Rev. Fordjour highlighted the disparity between the recently abolished electronic transaction levy (E-Levy) and the new fuel tax. He noted that while the E-Levy charged GH¢10 on every GH¢1,000 mobile money transaction, the Dumsor Levy imposes a GH¢83 charge on every GH¢1,000 worth of fuel purchased.

“Drivers and Okada riders will inevitably pass this cost onto passengers, exacerbating the financial strain on ordinary citizens,” he stated. “Private car users will be worse off. In the end, our citizens will be significantly burdened for the votes they cast for the NDC.”

The Dumsor Levy was enacted following the passage of the Energy Sector Levies (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which introduces a GH¢1 charge on every litre of fuel to address mounting liabilities in the energy sector.

Critics argue that this move contradicts the NDC’s earlier stance against the E-Levy and raises concerns about the party’s commitment to alleviating the economic hardships faced by Ghanaians. Rev. Fordjour’s remarks have intensified the debate over the government’s fiscal policies and their impact on the populace