John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy has boldly declared that the erratic power supply will be stable in two weeks.
According to John Abdulai Jinapor, Ghanaians should bear with the Mahama administration as they work to fix the problems permanently.
The Energy minister revealed that the government inherited a shaky energy sector.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme on Thursday, 20th February, John Jinapor stated, “We inherited a very weak energy sector. Ghanaians should bear with us as we work to fix the problems permanently,”
John Jinapor assured Ghanaians that the ongoing power disruptions would soon be resolved.
“The current erratic supply situation should be stable in two weeks’ time”, he boldly declared
Meanwhile, Minister of State for Government Communication, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has said the government has put in place measures to ensure the nation enjoys a reliable power supply.
According to him, adequate fuel supplies have been secured to ensure stable power amidst recent reports of interrupted power supply across the nation.
“At the onset of this administration, we faced serious threats due to the closure of the West African Gas Pipeline and the prior government’s failure to provide adequate fuel for thermal power generation. We have since averted such crises by ensuring consistent fuel supplies,” he stated while briefing the media on the first cabinet meeting.
He further added that Energy Minister, John Abdulai Jinapor who is keeping a keen eye on the situation will soon address the concerns of the public.
“It’s important that from time to time, the Energy Ministry engages the public to address any concerns they may have,” he added.
It has been revealed that the West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has completed about 70% of its ongoing maintenance work and will soon restore gas supply to Tema.
The maintenance, which involves offshore pipeline cleaning and inspection, began on February 3, 2025, and is set to be fully completed by March 2, 2025.
Speaking at WAPCo’s site in the Tema Industrial Area, Engineer Benoni Owusu Ayeh, Operations and Maintenance Superintendent for Western Operations, assured the public that the project is on track.
“We believe that we should be able to complete this exercise before 2nd March. We’re within schedule and making progress,” he said.
