The Ministry of Energy has dismissed the calls for the resignation of its sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, labeling these demands as unwarranted and politically driven, especially in the context of ongoing efforts to stabilize and enhance Ghana’s energy supply.
The requests for the Minister to resign were voiced by the Minority in Parliament on Tuesday, April 28, who contended that he has not sufficiently addressed the ongoing issues within the energy sector, particularly given the recent power outages impacting various regions of the country.
The Minority asserts that the inconsistent electricity supply reflects deficiencies in leadership and necessitates a change in the Ministry’s leadership.
Nevertheless, the Ministry firmly countered this perspective, asserting that the current administration has achieved notable advancements in managing the sector and resolving long-standing problems inherited from the prior government.
In an interview, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, defended the Minister’s performance and emphasized what he referred to as tangible improvements under his guidance.
Rockson pointed out that the government has worked assiduously to enhance generation capacity and maintain a relatively stable electricity supply over an extended duration, while also addressing the financial difficulties within the sector.
“For someone who has ensured a continuous electricity supply…12 months without load shedding, can he truly be labeled a failure? For someone who has consistently met debt obligations, who has maintained trust with utility companies, resulting in the initiation of additional projects, is that the individual you would characterize in such a manner?
“Please review the press release from the utility company. After the government disbursed $1.47 billion, kindly read the press release. Furthermore, pay attention to what the industry is articulating, rather than solely relying on the statements of certain politicians; consider what the industry is conveying about Dr. Jinapor.
