The Minority in Parliament is demanding the removal of John Abdulai Jinapor, the Minister for Energy and Green Transition. They argue that he is ultimately responsible for Ghana's continuing power supply problems. The group stated that leadership changes within institutions like the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) do not solve the main issues.
Michael Kwasi Aidoo, the Member of Parliament for Oforikrom and a member of the Parliamentary Energy Committee, explained this reasoning on JoyNews. He said that when the head of a company and even direct supply officials are removed, the Minister should also be held accountable. The phrase "the buck stops at the top" signifies this ultimate responsibility.
These calls follow a recent directive that the Chief Executive Officer of GRIDCo, Ing. Mark Awuah Baah, should step aside. This was due to an investigation into a fire at the Akosombo Power Control Centre. This fire has caused disruptions to electricity supply in various parts of Ghana.
Mr. Aidoo accused the government of making dismissals at lower levels to appease public anger. He believes this strategy avoids addressing deeper problems within the energy sector. He listed several key factors contributing to the instability.
These include difficulties in securing fuel for power generation. He also pointed to significant debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs). These are companies that generate electricity for the national grid. The overall financial strain on the sector makes consistent power supply difficult.
Mr. Aidoo described the situation as "desperation and deflection." He believes that shuffling managers is not enough to fix these complex issues. The energy sector faces deep structural and financial challenges. These require more substantial policy solutions than administrative changes. The energy crisis has been a recurring problem for Ghana, impacting households and businesses.