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Claims of impending load shedding in Ghana have been denied by former Energy Minister Herbert Krapa, who has urged the recently elected National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to concentrate on efficient power sector management instead of placing the blame on the outgoing administration.
Krapa denied reports that the nation’s fuel supply is critically short and cautioned against inciting needless fear in response to accusations made by John Jinapor, Co-Chairman of the Transition Team’s Energy and Natural Resources subcommittee.
“Mr. Jinapor is wrong. Load shedding does not ‘loom.’ It is caused either by technical issues or incompetence in managing the power sector.
Mr. Jinapor seems to be haunted clearly by the latter,” Krapa said in a counterargument.
Jinapor has previously claimed that Ghana has only five hours’ worth of fuel for power generation, a condition that could result in statewide outages, and that the departing Akufo-Addo administration left the power sector in crisis.
In response to these claims, Krapa emphasized that the Akufo-Addo administration made sure there was a steady supply of fuel prior to its departure.
“By the time we exited, the government had left sufficient light crude oil for Cenpower’s operations and arranged for AKSA to continue receiving heavy fuel oil for power generation,” he explained.
He emphasized that the new government is now in charge of ensuring a steady supply of electricity.
“It is up to the NDC administration to procure additional liquid fuel as needed and plan effectively to prevent disruptions.
We managed to keep the lights on for eight years, and they can do it too if they plan competently,” Krapa added.
The former minister also urged the new government to focus on practical solutions instead of engaging in “needless finger-pointing.” he stated.
“The NDC government should get to work, just as we did, to ensure the stability of power supply for all Ghanaians.”
Read the full post from Herbert Krapa on his social media below:
Source: Ghanatodayonline.com
