Accra: First Deputy Minority Whip, Habib Iddrisu, is demanding answers over how billions of cedis collected from Ghana's energy sector levies have been used, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
According to Ghana Web, the Tolon MP has formally written to the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, invoking the Right to Information Act to request detailed financial records. He emphasized that this move is part of his duty to ensure proper oversight. In his letter, Iddrisu referenced the Right to Information Act, 2019 (Act 989), and the provisions of Article 21(1)(f) of the 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana to justify his request.
Iddrisu clarified that he was acting in his dual role as a legislator and a member of Parliament's Energy Committee, highlighting the public's interest in understanding how the funds are being managed. He stated his request was made in his capacity as the Member of Parliament for Tolon and the 1st Deputy Whip of the Minority Caucus. He underscored that members of the Energy Committee of Parliament are focused on matters of public interest relating to the energy sector.
He referenced the Energy Sector Levies Act, 2025, which mandates the government to account for levy proceeds and report to Parliament. Section 3 of the Act requires the creation and maintenance of an Energy Sector Support Account for the funds collected under the Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy. Furthermore, Section 4 of the Act requires the Minister to submit an annual report on the account's management to Parliament by March 31 of the following year.
Iddrisu pointed out that this requirement has not been fulfilled, noting that checks with Parliament indicate the report on the account's management has not been submitted since March 31, 2026, as legally mandated. He insisted that obtaining this information is vital for Parliament to fulfill its oversight responsibilities effectively.
Iddrisu has specifically requested details on the total revenue collected under the levies and a comprehensive breakdown of how the funds have been spent. He has given the Ministry 14 days to respond, demanding the information be provided in a clear and accessible format.