Opoku Prempeh: NPP’s energy administration 300 times better than Mahama’s

Energy Minister Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh has staunchly defended the performance of the energy sector under the leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) government, asserting that it surpasses the standards set by the previous administration led by John Mahama.

Addressing concerns over recent power outages in various regions, particularly in Greater Accra, Dr Opoku Prempeh affirmed that despite the challenges, the energy sector has seen significant improvements compared to the past.

“While we acknowledge the recent power disruptions, it’s important to recognise that the energy sector under the NPP government is in a much better state than it was during the tenure of the NDC,” he stated.

He made these remarks at the inauguration of the NPP campaign team in the Ashanti Region, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by the sector.

Dr Opoku Prempeh emphasized the continuous commitment of his ministry to enhancing the energy sector, acknowledging that improvement is an ongoing process.

“If you are comparing four years four years, the NPP administration energy sector is 300 times better than that of Mahama,” he asserted, underlining the magnitude of progress achieved.

In response to calls for the implementation of a load-shedding timetable to manage power disruptions, Dr. Opoku Prempeh dismissed the notion, echoing the stance of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) that such a timetable is unnecessary.

“I have promised you that I am going to work on it. It is not a work that is a single event, it is a process, and we would continue to work on it for the energy sector to become better,” he assured.

Refuting the need for a timetable, he questioned the intentions behind such calls, stating, “Let those who want the timetable bring it. I don’t know of any timetable because the ECG has said it is not necessary. Why would someone just wish evil for the country?”

Reporting By Jonathan Ofori, Ashanti Region

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