Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Jinapor, has disclosed that the ministry is under significant pressure due to mounting debts within the energy sector.
Speaking in a recent interview with JoyNews, the minister revealed that the country faces an imminent power crisis, as some power companies have threatened to cut supply over unpaid debts owed by the government.
“Yesterday, I received a letter from Karpowership; they are threatening to shut down the plant in seven days,” he stated.
According to the minister, who attributed the crisis to debts inherited by the John Mahama government, efforts to engage the power suppliers have so far been unsuccessful.
“We’ve been trying every means possible to engage them and request some breathing space, but they simply will not budge,” he said.
He revealed that the country currently owes power suppliers more than $1.7 billion, prompting threats of power supply cuts.
He added that the total debt within the energy sector currently stands at approximately GH¢80 billion.
Despite these challenges, the minister affirmed the government’s commitment to finding a lasting solution to Ghana’s energy crisis.
He announced plans for the construction of a second gas processing plant within the next two years, aimed at stabilising power supply across the country.
Power crises to worsen in the coming days as Karpower threatens to shut down plant in 7 days. Listen to Energy Minister John Jinapor #PMExpress https://t.co/PIizRBzVFV
— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) April 30, 2025
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