Prophet Kofi Oduro is the founder of Alabaster International Ministries
The General Overseer of Alabaster International Ministries, Prophet Kofi Oduro, has criticised the government following the introduction of the new GH¢1 petroleum levy, popularly known as the “Dumsor Levy.”
In a sermon shared via X on June 8, 2025, Prophet Oduro addressed President John Dramani Mahama directly, questioning whether officials at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) would remain in office if the levy is implemented.
He argued that ECG leadership has contributed massively to financial losses in the energy sector and should be held accountable.
“Your Excellency, good morning. If we pay the D-Levy, will the ECG bosses still be at post, even though they are causing financial loss to the state? Will the same people who created this mess remain in charge? I want to know,” he said.
Citing the challenges he encountered when the E-Levy was implemented under the NPP government, Prophet Kofi Oduro stated that he contributed more than many of those now complaining on social media.
He recounted paying GH¢30,000 in E-Levy charges after making a GH¢300,000 transfer.
“When they implemented the E-Levy, no one in this church paid it more than me. Because on behalf of the ministry, I paid GH¢30,000 as E-Levy when making a transfer of GH¢300,000 for cement.
“I am not part of those people who sit on the internet and speak nonsense about the E-Levy because I contributed to it. Don’t be angry when I come and ask what they used the money for because I am asking a responsible question,” he added.
Background
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Parliament passed the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The new bill introduces a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products, intended to help offset Ghana’s longstanding energy sector debt and support stable electricity supply.
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