The Ghana Union of Traders’ Associations (GUTA) has opposed the recent increase in utility tariffs approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).
GUTA argued that the reasons for the tariff hike are unjustified, citing systemic inefficiencies, corruption, and mismanagement within the utility sector as the primary issues.
This was contained in a statement signed by the union’s General Secretary, Alpha Shaban on April 15.
The statement explained that the tariff hike unfairly burdens consumers, particularly domestic and commercial users, and criticizes the PURC and utility providers for failing to address wastage and corruption.
