Ghana on Brink of Power Crisis: Expert Warns of Instability

Ghana Faces Looming Power Crisis: Expert Warns of Instability Ghana is on the brink of a major power crisis due to critical fuel shortages, according to a recent interview with Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of the Institute of Energy Security (IES). Amoasi VII's comments, featured on JoyNews, highlight a multitude of challenges within Ghana's power sector that threaten to destabilize the nation's energy supply. The Energy Minister has echoed these concerns, adding urgency to the situation. Amoasi VII explained, "These issues cannot be dealt with in a matter of a month or a year." He described the multifaceted nature of the problem, citing fuel procurement, power transmission, generation, distribution, and revenue collection as key areas requiring immediate attention. He stated, "We need to deal with the issue of power fuel supply, transmission, power generation, power distribution, and accounting for the revenue." This underscores the complexity of the crisis and the significant effort required for a solution. The government faces the urgent task of addressing these issues to prevent widespread power outages and economic disruption. The scale of the challenge, as highlighted by the expert's comments, demands immediate and comprehensive action.