The Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu, John Abdulai Jinapor, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will not lower fuel prices if they come to power.

Speaking on Adom TV’s Badwam show on July 12, Jinapor discussed Ghana’s energy sector and emphasized that the NDC would aim to keep fuel prices stable rather than drastically reducing them.

“There are two fundamental issues about petroleum prices. If you cannot reduce it, don’t let it go up too much. That’s the first thing we should look at. If you reduce the price, you have to make provision for it in the budget. I will not tell you that because we want to win power, I should lie to you that if we come we shall reduce fuel prices, no, that will not happen,” the NDC MP said.

The lawmaker stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced economy, highlighting that sectors such as health, road infrastructure, and education must also be prioritized.

He noted that the government would allocate resources to develop these areas to ensure growth.

“We have to be realistic because we need to pay hospitals, we have to build roads and schools. When you are managing an economy, you have to balance it,” he added.