Karpowership Ghana the operator of the Aboadze power barge is chasing the John Mahama administration for a $379 million debt.
According to reports Karpower are threatening to suspend the electricity supply unless the government settles its debt.
On February 10, 2025, a meeting between Energy and Green Transition Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and Karpowership officials was held, and this was made according to reports.
The information gathered also reveals Ghana’s energy debts have ballooned to over $3 billion when the debts of the state-run Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) are added.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has frequently been signalling Ghana’s energy debt as a critical risk.
Meanwhile, Karpowership Ghana has revealed there is no immediate threat of a power shutdown.
Sandra Amarquaye, Communication Manager for Karpowership Ghana speaking in an interview with Joy Business revealed, “We had a meeting with the Minister of Energy to bring to his attention the accumulated debt and engage in negotiations.
Discussions are still ongoing, and there is no threat of a shutdown based on our engagement with the government”.
“Our relationship with Ghana remains strong, and we remain committed to working collaboratively towards a sustainable solution,” Ms Amarquaye added.
