Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor
The Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has given assurance that Ghanaians will enjoy a stable power supply after June, following major maintenance works carried out on several power plants across the country.
The minister explained that many of Ghana’s power plants have exceeded their maximum recommended operating hours and urgently require servicing to prevent long-term damage.
Reacting to growing public concerns over recent intermittent power outages, popularly known as ‘dumsor’, Jinapor stated in an interview with TV3 that; “What has come to light is that many thermal plants scheduled for regular maintenance in 2024 were left unattended because the government at the time chose not to carry it out.
“As we go through this maintenance, it will cause some disruption, but it is for the greater good. We must do this to ensure the plants remain strong and resilient.”
Jinapor further stated that; “From what I understand, May will see major maintenance, while June will require minimal maintenance. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should have a stable power supply.”
He appealed to Ghanaians to exercise patience as the government is working assiduously to minimise the impact of dumsor.
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