The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has given the government a seven-day ultimatum to withdraw the imposition of Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumption above lifeline.
In a letter dated January 1, Finance Minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Northern Electricity Distribution Company (NEDCO) to implement the VAT, aiming to raise revenue for the COVID-19 recovery program.
However, the TUC, led by Secretary General Dr. Yaw Baah, vehemently opposed the move, citing its detrimental impact on the livelihoods of ordinary Ghanaians, particularly pensioners and low-income earners.
At a press conference on Tuesday, Dr Baah said “It’s always the poor people in this country, including pensioners, who bear the brunt, and that should not be allowed to be continue.
He stated that they will advise themselves if the finance minister fails to direct GRIDCo, and ECG to withdraw the letter.
He said if by that time the minister of finance fails to give directive to GRIDCO and ECG they will advise themselves,
He further said, the Organised Labour, have come together and their message to the government is very simple, that they cannot pay VAT on electricity.
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