Founder of the Movement For Change, Alan Kyerematen, has strongly voiced his disapproval of the government's recent decision to impose a Value Added Tax (VAT) on electricity consumers beyond the lifeline threshold.

In a post on X, the former Trade and Industry Minister expressed concerns about the timing of the tax implementation, emphasizing that, considering the prevailing economic challenges faced by Ghanaians, it was inappropriate for the government to introduce additional financial burdens through new taxes.

Kyerematen said: "In the kind of economic situation we find ourselves, every government policy, plan or decision, has to have the objective of achieving the following; reduce the cost of living, reduce the cost of doing business, reduce exchange rate, and create sustainable jobs for the youth."

The former minister claimed that imposing a value-added tax (VAT) on electricity would worsen the problems that everyday Ghanaians face rather than help to accomplish any of these goals.

Kyerematen asserted the legitimacy of his Great Transformational Plan (GTP), saying it is a reliable road map that can lead the country to accomplish the goals that have been set forth as well as more.