The Public Relations Officer (PRO) at the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition, Richmond Rockson, has provided clarity on why the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) does not include a sunset clause—an official end date for the collection of the levy.
In an interview addressing growing public concern over the prolonged existence of the levy, Mr. Rockson explained that the energy sector still faces significant financial inefficiencies and challenges that the government is actively working to resolve. According to him, the revenue generated through the levy remains a critical tool in stabilizing and reforming the sector.
“There are huge inefficiencies in the energy sector that need to be addressed, and the government is focused on fixing them,” he said. “Until these issues are adequately resolved, the levy remains a necessary mechanism.”
The Energy Sector Levy Act, introduced in 2015, was initially designed to help settle legacy debts incurred by state-owned power utilities and support restructuring efforts. Over the years, however, many citizens and civil society organizations have questioned why the levy is still being collected, calling for a clear roadmap or termination date.
Responding to these concerns, Mr. Rockson emphasized that while public accountability is important, setting a rigid timeline would be impractical given the dynamic nature of the energy sector’s challenges.
He added that the Ministry, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, continues to monitor the impact of the levy and assess progress in resolving the sector’s structural inefficiencies.
For now, the Ministry’s message is clear: until the financial health of the energy sector is restored and made sustainable, the Energy Sector Levy will remain in force.
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By; MulticdbOnline News Desk