President Nana Akufo-Addo has publicly acknowledged the recent electricity supply difficulties and affirmed the government’s steadfast dedication to addressing them.
While expressing gratitude for the patience exhibited by Ghanaians amidst the recent power disruptions, the president reiterated the government’s continuous efforts to alleviate the situation.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Plant in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, April 17th, President Akufo-Addo emphasized the government’s awareness of the challenges faced by citizens, extending beyond the Ashanti region to the entire nation.
“I do acknowledge, Minister for Energy, ladies and gentlemen, and Nananom, the challenges that the people of Ashanti and indeed other parts of the country have had to endure in very recent times over the supply of power. And I can only thank you for the patience you have exhibited in the face of these challenges.”
Meanwhile, Samuel Atta Akyea, Chairman of Parliament’s Mines and Energy Committee, warned Ghanaians not to make electricity problems political. He stressed that everyone needs dependable electricity, no matter which political party they support.
“It is useless when propaganda is what people want to embark upon. I thought when it comes to electricity or power generation, I said and I will repeat it, it doesn’t have party colours. Everybody in Ghana needs electricity. And therefore when there is an undertaking to build on the power base of this nation and people want to pooh-pooh it, it doesn’t accord with common sense. What kind of government do you want to come and inherit? A government that will not have the use of electricity?
“I don’t know our sense of governance. Our sense of governance is that Ghana should be the ultimate beneficiary. If it is NPP, fine. If it is NDC, that is what it should be. But when it is not coming from your government and you want to undermine it, it leaves much to be desired.”
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