Just days after being sworn into office, President John Dramani Mahama has emphasized the immediate actions taken by his administration to address Ghana’s ongoing energy challenges.
During the swearing-in of the first batch of ministers on January 22, 2025, President Mahama recounted the swift measures implemented to avert potential power outages that could have further affected the country’s economy and daily life.
President Mahama pointed out that the previous administration’s failure to adequately prepare for scheduled maintenance work on the West African gas pipeline had left the country vulnerable to severe power shortages.
The West African gas pipeline is a vital source of gas for the thermal power plants in Ghana’s eastern enclave, and its shutdown would have created a significant energy gap.
“Our predecessors did not work to ensure the smooth running of the energy sector by neglecting to arrange sufficient fuel supplies for our thermal plants,” President Mahama said.
“This was especially concerning given the planned maintenance work on the pipeline, which brings in substantial gas to power our plants.”
However, President Mahama highlighted the swift intervention of his team, particularly the Minister of Energy, Mr. John Jinapor.
Through “determined efforts,” the government was able to avert the looming threat of power outages by ensuring a steady fuel supply to the thermal plants in advance of the pipeline’s shutdown.
“Honourable Jinapor, I want to congratulate you for working very hard to resolve this issue,” Mahama commended his Energy Minister for his prompt action and leadership in addressing the energy crisis.
By: Shadrack Odame Agyare| Myoriginalonline.net | Ghana
