32 h. ago CPA slams PURC over 2026 tariff hikes, calls increase “unrealistic” and unfair to consumers

The Consumer Protection Agency (CPA) has sharply criticised the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) over its newly announced tariff adjustments, describing the decision as “unrealistic” and insensitive to the economic hardships facing Ghanaians. The PURC this week announced an upward review of utility tariffs effective 1 January 2026, with water tariffs set to rise by […]

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3 d. ago Utility tariff hikes: Come for discussions – Labour Minister urges TUC

Minister for Labour and Employment, Rashid Pelpuo, has appealed to the Trades Union Congress (TUC) to engage government in dialogue rather than escalating tensions over recent utility tariff increases.

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3 d. ago You can’t give us 9% and take back 24% – TUC slams gov’t over tariff hikes

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has vehemently rejected the recent increases in electricity and water tariffs, accusing the government of acting in "bad faith" just weeks after concluding negotiations for the 2026 minimum wage and base pay.

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3 d. ago Lawmaker Warns Growing Central Control Threatens Local Governance

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/A senior opposition legislator has accused government of systematically eroding local autonomy through increased central directives that contradict Ghana’s constitutional decentralisation framework, calling the trend a structural threat to democracy at the district level. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on Parliament’s Committee on Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, made the charge Wednesday during debate on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lawmaker-warns-growing-central-control-threatens-local-governance/

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3 d. ago TUC threatens mass action over ‘insensitive’ tariff hikes unless gov’t reviews 9% salary increment

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has warned that it will mobilise workers nationwide to resist the new utility tariff adjustments if the government fails to improve the recently approved 9% salary increase for 2026.

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3 d. ago Gideon Boako criticises government over tariff hikes, hails NPP’s past record

Dr Gideon Boako, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tano North, has criticised the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the newly announced electricity tariff increments, arguing that the increases place additional strain on already burdened consumers.

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4 d. ago TUC rejects New Year tariff hikes, warns of nationwide resistance

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has fiercely rejected the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission’s (PURC) latest announcement of higher utility tariffs—a 9.86% increase in electricity and a 15.92% rise in water—set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

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4 d. ago TUC blasts gov’t over tariff hikes: ‘This is worse than robbing Peter to pay Paul’

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has strongly condemned the latest adjustments to electricity and water tariffs, describing the increases as harsh, insensitive, and worse than “robbing Peter to pay Paul.”

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4 d. ago Consumers shouldn’t pay for utility inefficiencies – ICEG criticises latest PURC tariff order

Institute of Climate and Environmental Governance (ICEG)has warned that the recent tariff hikes approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) will unfairly burden ordinary Ghanaians, "leaving consumers in the dark" instead of easing their plight.

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4 d. ago Ghana Water Company vows to manage service despite 15.9% tariff Hike

Stanley Martey, Communications Manager at the Ghana Water Company Limited (GWCL), has assured Ghanaians that the utility will continue to provide efficient water services despite the upcoming tariff increases.

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5 d. ago Electricity tariffs up 9.86%, Water by 15.92% effective January 2026 –  PURC

The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced upward adjustments to electricity and water tariffs following the completion of its 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review (MYTO).

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6 d. ago Gov’t announces 120% NHIS tariff hike to combat ‘unrealistic’ provider rates

The government has made a significant commitment to stabilising and strengthening the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), announcing a massive 120% average increase in tariffs paid to service providers, effective starting 2026.

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3 w. ago Parliament’s Trades and Industry Committee calls for support for ICUMS

The Chairman of Parliament’s Trades and Industry Committee, Gabby Hottordze, has joined calls for increased government support for the Integrated Customs Management System (ICUMS), commending its operators, Ghana Link Network Services Ltd., for their vital contribution to revenue mobilisation and trade facilitation.

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3 w. ago Ayariga Calls for Citizen Input in Parliamentary Committee Reports

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayariga-calls-for-citizen-input-in-parliamentary-committee-reports/Majority Leader Mahama Ayariga has urged committees of Parliament to reflect citizens’ views in their reports and promote transparency by publishing findings online. The Member of Parliament for Bawku Central called on committees to adopt practical measures that strengthen institutions, increase committee visibility, and build public trust and integrity in Parliament. He emphasized that active […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ayariga-calls-for-citizen-input-in-parliamentary-committee-reports/

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