Ghanaian musician, Captain Planet, has responded to critics who slammed him for supporting the newly introduced GH¢1 petroleum levy imposed by the NDC government.
In a series of posts shared on X on June 4, 2025, Captain Planet defended his stance, asserting that he has every right to criticise the New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as their “shabby” performance in government.
According to the musician, he was an active supporter of the NPP before they came into power but their disappointing performance has prompted him to now throw his support behind the NDC.
“I campaigned for Nana Addo to become president, and I paid all my taxes to support his presidency.
“Today, Mahama is the current president, and I will support his policies for a better Ghana, the same way I did for Nana Addo,” he stated.
Captain Planet also took a swipe at Ghanaians who continuously criticise the government, describing them as “ungrateful”.
He stated that such individuals should appreciate the government's efforts, especially the recent reduction in fuel prices and the strengthening of the cedi.
“Never try to solve Ghana man's problems for them. Leave them to suffer cus some of them no like good things.
“Few months ago the whole nation was crying about the prices of goods and services begging for the cedi to catch up with the dollar and went to the polling station and voted with anger,” he added.
Background
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Parliament approved the Energy Sector Levy (Amendment) Bill 2025 which imposes a GH¢1 levy on petroleum products.
The levy is intended to generate revenue to help pay off Ghana’s longstanding energy sector debt and ensure a stable supply of electricity.
Read the post below:
I campaigned for Nana Addo to become the president and i paid all my taxes to support his presidency. Today Mahama is the current president and i will support his policies for a better Ghana same way i did for Nana Addo 💯 .
— CAPTAIN PLANET 4X4 (@CAPTAINPLANETGH) June 4, 2025
WE ARE BUILDING A NATION & NOT A POLITICAL PARTY. pic.twitter.com/Y3fdYgCiXy
Never try to solve Ghana man’s problem. Leave them to suffer cus some of them no like good things.
— CAPTAIN PLANET 4X4 (@CAPTAINPLANETGH) June 4, 2025
Fews months ago the whole nation was crying about prices of goods and services begging for cedi to catch up with dollar and went to the polling station and voted with anger. .
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