Energy Stakeholders Urged to Prioritize Green Transition and Infrastructure Development

Concerns over Ghana’s energy future have once again come into sharp focus, as industry stakeholders continue to stress the need for long-term investment in infrastructure and a deliberate shift toward renewable energy solutions.

Speaking on the state of Ghana’s power sector at Kessben Maakye show, the managing editor of Informer Newspaper, Andy Kankam highlighted the importance of building strong hydro infrastructure while embracing green energy as the sustainable path for the country.

According to Kankam, Ghana’s energy challenges cannot be solved by temporary measures alone, but through strategic investments in modern infrastructure that can support growing national demand.

He emphasized that both the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remain important political actors in shaping critical components of the country’s development, particularly in the energy sector.

He expressed confidence that the current government would make every effort to address the recurring power challenges, popularly referred to as “dumsor,” warning that failure to do so could have serious consequences for the government in power.

He noted that occasional power interruptions may occur during technical upgrades such as transformer replacements, but these should not be mistaken for persistent outages if they are constant occurrences.

Reference was also made to past interventions, including the relocation of the AMERI power plant to Kumasi to help stabilize electricity supply in that enclave.

The Informer Newspaper Managing Editor urged politicians to remain truthful and transparent with the public regarding the realities of the energy sector, while commending efforts by the Ministry of Energy toward a green transition agenda.

There were also calls for deliberate action in infrastructure expansion and for greater reliance on the expertise of local engineers to drive innovation and sustainable solutions.

He concluded by saying, Ghana’s ability to secure reliable and affordable electricity will depend largely on balancing immediate energy demands with long-term investments in renewable sources and resilient infrastructure.