Rapper Kwaw Kese has thrown his support behind the GH¢1 petroleum levy introduced under the current NDC government, calling it a reasonable sacrifice for national progress.
In a video posted to his Instagram page, the outspoken artiste made a clear distinction between this new “Dumsor Levy” and the controversial E-Levy introduced by the previous NPP administration, stating he prefers the former.
“The price of fuel has been reduced from GH¢16 to GH¢12 per liter. Which means he has dashed Ghanaians GH¢4. And if he is now saying that, give GH¢1 out of the GH¢4…I think it makes sense,” Kwaw Kese explained.
He emphasized the need for Ghanaians to set aside political affiliations and focus on solutions that move the country forward.
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“I know some people will make politics out of this. But I think it makes sense if we want to build a great nation. I will advise us to put the politics aside and work towards how we can develop the country,” he said.
According to Kwaw Kese, the NDC-led government isn’t overburdening the public, and the GH¢1 levy is a small price to pay if it contributes to long-term improvements.
His comments come in the wake of Parliament’s approval of the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which imposes a GH¢1 charge per litre on petroleum products. The measure is aimed at addressing Ghana’s lingering energy sector debts and ensuring a consistent electricity supply.
