21% VAT on electricity to increase cost of power; Ghana will

In an article titled “21% VAR on End User Electricity Tariff is Retrogressive and Makes Ghana Unattractive in the Regional Electricity Market”, Dr. Apetorgbor who also doubles at the Chief Executive Officer of the Chamber of Independent Power Operators Ghana, said, a 21% VAT on electricity consumption in Ghana can be counterproductive and have countless adverse effects on the overall economy and the electricity sector of Ghana.

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