{"id":174126,"date":"2024-04-23T08:08:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:08:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/23\/dumsor-opoku-prempeh-must-be-removed-over-power-crisis\/"},"modified":"2024-04-23T08:08:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-23T08:08:18","slug":"dumsor-opoku-prempeh-must-be-removed-over-power-crisis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/04\/23\/dumsor-opoku-prempeh-must-be-removed-over-power-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Dumsor: Opoku Prempeh must be removed over power crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has called for the immediate removal of Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, citing the worsening energy crisis as grounds for his removal.<\/p>\n<p>According to the IES, the current state of the energy sector necessitates swift intervention, prompting their advocacy for the minister\u2019s dismissal.<\/p>\n<p>Nana Amoasi VII, the Executive Director of IES, expressed disappointment with the minister\u2019s perceived inaction in an interview on <em><strong>Eyewitness News<\/strong><\/em> on Monday.<\/p>\n<p>He highlighted the minister\u2019s apparent disconnect from the reality of the energy situation, questioning the purpose of his presence in such a critical space.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhere we have gotten to, there is no circuit and so what is the use of the minister in that space? He must be relieved, probably to concentrate on any other agenda he is bidding for. He must be relieved of his post. It is becoming too much. Is it not insulting with the statement that he made? Total disrespect to consumers. Are we asking for too much?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor God\u2019s sake, I am a prepaid consumer. I have paid for that power that you need to supply me. In fact, you chose to put a meter in my house at a fee, that is also a contract in a form, and he chose to take my money in advance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf I am not going to get the power, then just out of respect, at least tell me when I can have the power. But don\u2019t look into my face and say, I should go and produce my own timetable.\u201d<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has called for the immediate removal of Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, citing the worsening energy crisis as grounds for his removal. According to the IES, the current state of the energy sector necessitates swift intervention, prompting their advocacy for the minister\u2019s dismissal. 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