Kofi Bentil Senior Vice President at IMANI-Africa
has taken a bold stance against the Ministry of Finance’s handling of the situation.
In a statement posted on his Facebook timeline on Thursday , Bentil expressed strong disagreement with the imposition of retrograde taxes on electricity, drawing parallels with the controversial e-levy.
He contends that such measures are likely to intensify the hardships faced by the public without yielding significant revenue.
Bentil didn’t mince words in calling for a cabinet reshuffle, urging President Akugo Addo to usher in new ideas and perspectives to address the energy challenges.
The veteran activist and advocate for change emphasized the need to avoid reverting to outdated strategies that have proven ineffective in the past.
In a reflection of his proud history of protests and advocacy, Bentil stressed the importance of pushing for alternatives and ensuring accountability for those who mismanaged the system.
He expressed a willingness to repeat protests if he were younger, but with a strategic focus on individuals responsible for the current hardships.
Speaking on the importance of moving forward, Kofi Bentil emphasized the need to embrace new ideas and give opportunities to those who haven’t previously had a chance to tackle these issues.
He asserted that progress cannot be achieved by returning to failed approaches and rejected ideologies.
As Ghana grapples with the challenges of dumsor, Kofi Bentil’s call for forward-thinking solutions and a departure from the past resonates with those seeking innovative and effective strategies to overcome the energy crisis.
Source:Mybrytfmonline.com/Obed Ansah
