Nana Akufo Addo the 2016 presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has predicted a reduction in the prices of petroleum products ahead of the forthcoming polls in a desperate move by President John Mahama to hang on to power.
“We’re being told that very soon, they are going to reduce the petroleum (energy sector) levy (on the price buildup of petroleum prices). We, in the NPP, have been calling for a reduction in the levy to bring relief to the people. But, they (Mahama government) said no. Once again, with the election around the corner, he is likely to do that (reduce the prices)”, the NPP flagbearer said.
Nana Akufo-Addo explained that “with defeat staring him (President Mahama) in the face, he will do or say anything to keep him in power. After 8 years at the Presidency, he’s not prepared to let go because of the perequisites and benefits of office for himself, his family and close associates”.
He was speaking to students of the Sunyani Polytechnic, at the end of day 2 of his 4-day tour of the Brong Ahafo Region.
It will be recalled that on December 23, 2015, the NDC Majority in Parliament rushed through an Energy Sector Levy Bill (2015), under a certificate of emergency, which imposed more taxes on petroleum products. The new levies were strongly opposed by the Minority, which argued that they would impose more hardship on the already suffering Ghanaian.
The Energy sector levy meant the imposition of a tax of GH¢0.05 on diesel and LPG as PSM; GH¢0.28 on petrol, diesel and LPG as PIS levy; GH¢0.05 on petrol as PSM; GH¢0.05 on petrol as recovery margin, GH¢40.05 on petrol, diesel and GH¢0.23/kg on LPG as forex under recovery and UPPF at GH¢0.09 per litre.
Recalling President Mahama’s decision to restore the allowances of nursing training students, albeit it partially, the NPP flagbearer noted that despite President Mahama’s opposition to the restoration of the allowances all these years, “he has decided to pay the allowances, with a few days to the elections.”
This move, according to Nana Akufo-Addo, smacks of desperation and hypocrisy on the part of President Mahama.
Touching on the current decline in world crude oil prices, Nana Akufo-Addo stated that many Ghanaians have been left confused by the fact that whilst crude oil prices keep on reducing on the international markets, the price of petroleum prices keep going up in Ghana.
On President Mahama’s recent claim that the nation’s agriculture was in a healthy state, describing those who criticized the state of the country’s agriculture as “confused, Nana Akufo-Addo retorted by stating that that “Mr President, if anybody is confused, it has to be you.”
Source: Daily Guide
Disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are those of the writers and do not reflect those of Peacefmonline.com. Peacefmonline.com accepts no responsibility legal or otherwise for their accuracy of content. Please report any inappropriate content to us, and we will evaluate it as a matter of priority. |
Incompetent and cor_rupt Mahama is just desperate for power. His actions shows somebody who cannot take a firm decision on his own. Mahama is a panic leader and visionless. How could he re-instate nursing allowances after cancelling it. A sound leader does not do things haphazardly like Mahama is doing. Workers have to go on strike before Mahama listens. Psychiatric nurses have to go on strike for basic working tools. So what kind of a leader do we have. JM is causing much hardship and suffering to the masses of Ghanaians. WE NEED A CHANGE AND ITS NOW.
Incompetent and ***barred word*** is just desperate for power. His actions shows somebody who cannot take a firm decision on his own. Mahama is a panic leader and visionless. How could he re-instate nursing allowances after cancelling it. A sound leader does not do things haphazardly like Mahama is doing. Workers have to go on strike before Mahama listens. Psychiatric nurses have to go on strike for basic working tools. So what kind of a leader do we have. JM is causing much hardship and suffering to the masses of Ghanaians. WE NEED A CHANGE AND ITS NOW.
The days of Fuel Politics are past and this will not work. Nana, grow up !
Mr. president do not reduce the prices of fuel this will affect u greatly. Pls if what nana is saying is the truth then it is very dangerous for yr re-election.trust me ghanaians will interpret it as a bait to get them vote for u if u think am lieing ask former president kufour history is there to guard u.but rather wait till u win then reduce it the people will rather appreciate this.this is free advice u can chose to do it or not.