By Bubu Klinogo
The Minority in Parliament has noted with grave concern, some steep and astronomical increases in service and other related charges within the Electricity sector averaging at almost 100%.
This is contained in a statement signed by John Abdulai Jinapor (MP), Ranking Member, Mines and Energy Committee.
”Even more worrying is the fact that these increments have been carried out in the most opaque and clandestine manner without recourse to any public announcement by the Public Utility and Regulatory Commission”, the statement said.
The Minority in Parliament said it wishes to state in unequivocal terms its total rejection of the prices.
”We completely reject these draconian price hikes given the current economic conditions as well as the surreptitious manner with which the exercise has been carried out”.
The Majority’s view is that the people have not been informed or consulted with regard to the new power prices.
”This unorthodox approach is in complete violation of laid down processes which require that consumers are notified of such adjustments prior to implementation”.
The Minority is therefore calling for the immediate suspension of these price increments to allow for better consultation and also ensure that due process is adhered to in this regard.
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