Sustainable solutions needed for energy sector woes – Prof Asuming

Economist Professor Patrick Asuming has called on the government to implement a long-term strategy to address the persistent challenges in Ghana’s energy sector.

He emphasised that short-term interventions would not provide sustainable solutions and urged policymakers to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure stability.

His appeal follows growing concerns over the sector’s mounting debt, which continues to strain the country’s economy.

The financial burden has led to operational difficulties for power distributors, raising fears of potential disruptions in energy supply.

The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Jinapor, recently acknowledged the financial difficulties within the sector and outlined plans to establish a second gas processing plant as part of efforts to resolve the crisis.

The government believes that increasing local gas processing capacity could reduce dependence on imports and alleviate some of the sector’s financial woes.

Speaking on Channel One TV with Selorm Adonoo on Saturday, 8th March 2025, Prof. Asuming highlighted the need for a structured and credible plan to restore confidence in the sector.

He stressed that a clear roadmap, complete with well-defined timelines, was essential to resolving the longstanding issues.

“They have now presented the problems to us, but what we need is a long-term strategy. A strategy that is credible, with clear timelines, so that if followed properly, it will ultimately resolve our energy sector challenges once and for all,” he stated.

Additionally, Prof. Asuming called for improved governance and management of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).

He argued that strengthening leadership and enhancing operational efficiency were crucial steps in stabilising the sector, ensuring financial sustainability, and providing reliable power to Ghanaians.

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