Ghana is facing a potential nationwide power shutdown due to a severe shortage of liquid fuel needed for electricity generation. The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed that the country is struggling to find GH¢1.1 billion to purchase the required fuel, with current stocks dwindling to less than three days’ worth.
The Minister warned that if immediate action is not taken, the power sector will face a major crisis, and the country’s energy debt could soar to GH¢30 billion by the end of 2025. Minister Jinapor emphasized the need for urgent action at the Cabinet level to secure the necessary funds and prevent a total collapse of the energy sector.
The Parliamentary Select Committee on Energy has pledged to closely monitor the situation and support efforts to resolve the crisis. The Committee met with key agencies, including GRIDCo, NEDCo, and the Energy Commission, to review their planned activities for 2025 and ensure alignment with national energy policies.
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