President Mahama reassures Ghanaians of stable electricity, addressing energy sector challenges, including fuel shortages and delayed pipeline maintenance, to prevent power outages.
Business can heave a sigh of relief as President John Dramani Mahama reaffirms his administration’s commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing a return to dumsor, the intermittent power outages that have plagued the nation in the past. In light of the energy crisis, this is a significant statement.
Addressing the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on January 9, President Mahama acknowledged the pressing issues facing the energy sector, including fuel shortages for thermal plants and delayed pipeline maintenance by the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo). He assured Ghanaians that his government is taking decisive steps to stabilize power supply and mitigate the ongoing energy challenges.
“We are assuming office at a critical time in our nation’s history. Ghana is faced with significant challenges. But that is exactly the reason why you elected us. We will transparently let you understand what those challenges are and we will take responsibility for solving them,” the President said.
“There is a threat of power outages but my brothers and sisters, don’t despair. You elected us to solve the problems not to put the blame on anybody else. I can assure you of some of the ideas they have come up with. We will make sure that your lights stay on,” President Mahama added, emphasizing the administration’s proactive approach to tackling the energy challenges and averting power shortages.
The West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) recently postponed its planned pipeline maintenance by two weeks, following intense negotiations led by a technical committee established by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah. The delay has temporarily averted an imminent power crisis, providing Ghana with more time to address the fuel shortages impacting thermal plants and other aspects of the ongoing energy problems.
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) had flagged the maintenance as a significant risk to the nation’s power supply, warning that the combination of fuel shortages and disruptions in gas supply could severely impair electricity generation, further exacerbating the energy crisis.
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With these interventions, the Mahama administration is focusing on ensuring electricity stability while addressing the broader challenges facing Ghana’s energy sector and mitigating the impact of the energy crisis.
