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Ghana’s ongoing power outages have drawn criticism from Dr. Charles Gyamfi Ofori, Policy Lead and Climate Change & Energy Transition Director at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).
Speaking on ABC’s morning show, Dr. Gyamfi emphasized that the government bears the ultimate responsibility for fixing the crisis and ensuring a stable power supply.
“Despite different administrations, the fundamental issue remains unchanged—many Ghanaians still lack consistent access to electricity,” he stressed.
Dr. Gyamfi acknowledged the growing frustration among Ghanaians, urging authorities to take swift and decisive action. He criticized the lack of proactive measures to prevent the recurring power shortages.
He also called for greater transparency in the energy sector, urging the government to address:
• Distribution inefficiencies that cause frequent outages
• Technical and commercial losses draining the power sector
• Accountability issues affecting energy management
According to Dr. Gyamfi, honesty and accountability are key to solving Ghana’s power crisis. He warned that without bold leadership and urgent reforms, the country risks experiencing prolonged instability in the energy sector.
With the power situation worsening, Ghanaians are demanding real solutions, not excuses—and all eyes are now on the government to act.