By Jones Anlimah
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) and the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) have reaffirmed their commitment to continued engagement following discussions on the 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Order (MYTO), which takes effect today.
The two institutions met on December 11 and December 30, 2025, to deliberate on the implications of the new tariff regime, particularly its impact on workers’ living conditions, electricity stability, and investments in the power and water sectors.
In a joint statement issued in Accra, the PURC maintained that any reversal of the tariff decision would have far-reaching consequences, stressing that such a move could undermine the Commission’s independence and threaten the stability of the energy and water sectors, with broader implications for the national economy.
The Commission, however, acknowledged concerns raised by the TUC regarding affordability and cost-of-living pressures and assured that these issues would be considered during the next tariff review window.
For its part, the TUC said it will closely monitor the effect of the tariff adjustments on salaries and wages, noting that the outcome of this monitoring will guide its next steps. The Congress also indicated plans to engage government on prevailing wage levels and their adequacy in the face of rising living costs.
Both parties underscored the need for sustained dialogue and collaboration to ensure that tariff decisions balance electricity stability, improved water access, economic sustainability, and affordability, while safeguarding the welfare of the Ghanaian worker.
The joint statement was signed by Mr. Joshua Ansah, Secretary General of the TUC, and Dr. Shafic Suleman, Executive Secretary of the PURC, on December 30, 2025, in Accra.
