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The Chief Executive Officer of the Consumer Monitoring and Advocacy Centre (COMAC) has called for full transparency regarding the use of the funds collected from the “dumsor levy” so far. The levy, which was introduced to address persistent power outages (locally known as “dumsor”) in Ghana, has become a subject of growing public concern amid calls for accountability from both government and electricity service providers.
Speaking at a press conference on April 9, 2026, the COMAC CEO voiced strong criticism over the lack of clarity on how the funds from the levy are being spent. The levy, which was imposed on electricity consumers to help stabilize the country’s power supply, was intended to be a financial cushion to manage the energy crisis that has plagued Ghana for years.
“Consumers are entitled to know how the money they have been paying is being used,” the COMAC CEO stated. “We have been told the levy would help address power shortages, invest in infrastructure, and provide fuel for power plants. However, there has been no clear report on the actual allocation and spending of these funds.”
The “dumsor levy” has been collected over a period of time, but questions about its effectiveness have intensified as power outages continue to disrupt daily life and business activities. Many consumers are frustrated, feeling that despite paying the levy, there has been little to no improvement in the quality and reliability of the electricity supply.
The COMAC CEO further urged the government and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide a detailed breakdown of how the levy has been utilized. “Is the levy being used to improve infrastructure, purchase fuel, or stabilize the national grid? These are the questions that the government needs to answer to regain the trust of the people,” he said.
The demand for full disclosure is gaining traction among civil society organizations, labor unions, and ordinary Ghanaians who are increasingly skeptical about the transparency and accountability of the levy’s usage. These groups argue that without public disclosure, the levy risks being viewed as a form of unjustified taxation without proper justification or benefits to the consumers who have been funding it.
In response to the calls for transparency, officials from the Ministry of Energy have promised to address the issue in the coming weeks. However, the COMAC CEO warned that further delays in providing answers would only fuel public dissatisfaction and erode trust in the government’s ability to manage the country’s energy crisis effectively.
As Ghana continues to struggle with power supply issues, the pressure is mounting on the government to ensure that the funds collected from the levy are used efficiently and for their intended purpose. With the future of the country’s energy sector hanging in the balance, the demand for transparency has never been more critical.
The coming weeks will determine whether the government will heed the call for full disclosure or whether the controversy surrounding the “dumsor levy” will continue to grow. In the meantime, consumers remain hopeful that their contributions will lead to tangible improvements in the power supply—and a brighter future for Ghana’s energy sector.
Story:Efua Nessa
Source:Loco tv