“We warned Ghanaians that NDC will bring back ‘Dumsor’ if elected into power” – Nana Agyei Perez
Member of the NPP’s Ashanti Regional Communications Team, Nana Agyei Perez, has reiterated that Ghanaians were warned about the NDC’s track record and their potential mismanagement of the energy sector if elected into power in 2024.
According to him, the NDC has shown little concern for how power outages affect ordinary Ghanaians and the survival of their businesses. “If for the past eight years, the NPP managed to keep the lights on despite all the financial challenges, then this government has no excuse,” he stated, adding that the NPP did a commendable job managing the energy sector.
He argued that ever since President Mahama returned to office, power outages have occurred daily. He described certain roles in the current administration—particularly within the energy sector—as political traps, pointing to the position held by Hon. John Jinapor as one such example.
“He was so loud during the elections about his capabilities, only to disappoint Ghanaians afterwards,” Nana Agyei said. “The previous government wasn’t giving as many excuses as John Jinapor is giving Ghanaians. They managed to keep our lights on. He should learn to do the same.”
He criticized the current government’s approach to the crisis, saying it is irresponsible to shift blame, even to “innocent birds,” and called for a more serious, solutions-driven attitude. He urged them to revisit Former Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia’s manifesto, which, in his view, provides practical remedies to the ongoing power crisis.
In a recent address, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. John Jinapor, acknowledged the significant financial and logistical challenges facing the ministry. He revealed that a major plant had to be shut down due to arrears exceeding $400 million and explained that the current supply of liquid fuel is only sufficient for 2.6 days.
“My headache now is how to get the next parcel of liquid fuel,” he said, noting that while an order has been placed, it must be paid for. He added that the ministry has already procured some fuel on credit and is working with the Ministry of Finance to settle the costs. “The truth is, the Ministry of Finance also has its limits. And so we will go to cabinet to discuss how we can improve the sector.”
Jinapor also mentioned the ministry’s efforts to increase private sector participation in ECG’s operations, explaining that while it may not fully resolve the crisis, it would represent a step forward in restructuring the system.
By: Julia Adu-Mensah
