President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has announced that the recent erratic power supply plaguing the country has been effectively addressed. Addressing attendees at the annual May Day celebration in Accra, the President expressed optimism that the challenges, famously termed “dumsor,” are now a thing of the past. He extended gratitude to the citizens for their […] The post Power
President Akufo-Addo has called out the Allan Kyeremanten-led Movement for Change and the opposition National Democratic Congress insisting he is aware the two are behind Kwadwo Owusu Aduomi’s independent candidature in Tuesday’s Ejisu by elections. Making his last remarks as the NPP wraps up its campaigns in Ejisu, the president asserted, “I know that the […] The post No
In recent times we have been grappling with erratic power outages. These unpredictable and frustrating disruptions of electricity supply has been attributed to various factors including aging infrastructure, maintenance issues, transmission challenges, illegal connections to name a few. This unwelcome guest has left Ghanaians and businesses in the dark and seeking answers. However, amidst this […] The post Power
Some critical units of Somanya Polyclinic in the Eastern Region are shut down whenever there is a power outage in the area. Kafui Wuttor, Head of Administration for Somanya Polyclinic, noted that the hospital’s generator has limited capacity and cannot power the entire facility, causing disruptions to other essential services including the laboratory. Kafui Wuttor […] The post Somanya
‘Dumsor’ Vigil to hit Accra After what organizers and patrons described as a successful Kumasi edition, plans are underway to bring the ‘Dumsor’ Vigil to the capital city, Accra. Explaining the reason behind the decision to replicate the same vigil that took place in Kumasi on April 17, 2024, Henry Osei Akoto, one of the […] The post ‘Dumsor’ vigil to hit Accra appeared first
The Campaign Coordinator for Independent Candidate Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, Isaac Boafo says they have uncovered alleged plans by the governing New Patriotic Party to manipulate the impending by-election at Ejisu. Addressing a press conference, Mr. Boafo enumerated several points they believed the NPP is planning to employ during the election. “We have convened this morning […] The post Aduomi
By Sualah Abdul-wahab President Akufo-Addo has inaugurated a 15KW Solar Power Plant phase two project at Kaleo in the Nadowli-Kaleo District of the Upper West Region. The plant constructed by the Volta River Authority with support from the German Development Bank is expected to increase Ghana’s and VRA’s generation capacity and diversity by adding more […]
Sydney Nii Ayitey Tetteh, Executive Vice President, Energy and Infrastructure at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has emphasized the important role of financial institutions in the soon to be implemented wholesale electricity market. He made this statement at the Electricity Market Conference held at the Volta Residence, Akuse in the Eastern Region. The Electricity Market Conference had […] The post Stanbic
Godwin Edudzi Tameklo, the Director of Legal Directorate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has expressed concerns about the government’s alleged plan to rename the Ameri Power Plant as the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant. The Volta River Authority in a recent Facebook post announced the commissioning of the Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP) […] The post Rebranding
Energy analyst and Executive Director of the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has stated that the government did no wrong in renaming the AMERI power plants to Kumasi 1 Thermal Power Plant (K1TPP). He said the renaming of the Africa and Middle East Resource Investment (AMERI) plants to Kumasi 1 Thermal Power […] The post K1TPP: There’s absolutely
The CEO of the Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), Dr. Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor is advocating strategic planning in our power generation and distribution framework. He says that the focus of IPGG is on enhancing efficiency through advanced technologies and better planning strategies. In a statement, Mr Apetorgbor said “We are dedicated to working collaboratively with […] The post CEO
Ranking member of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament and MP for the Yapei-Kusawgu constituency, John Abdulai Jinapor, has stated that the NDC will no longer countenance attempts by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government to rename projects commissioned under former President John Dramani Mahama. Mr. Jinapor’s comments follow reports that the government is set to commission […] The post Akufo-Addo
The former New Patriotic Party (NPP) Member of Parliament for Ejisu, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has decided to contest the upcoming by-election as an independent candidate. His decision stems from what he perceives as the reluctance of the National Leadership of the NPP to address crucial concerns regarding the existing delegates album, which he believes undermines […] The post Former
Former Member of Parliament (MP) for the Ejisu Constituency, Kwabena Owusu Aduomi, has declared his intention to contest the upcoming by-election scheduled for April 30, 2024as an independent candidate. According to a statement issued by the former MP’s camp on April 12, 2024, the party’s failure to address serious issues with the voter album and […] The post Ejisu
… experts perspectives from “the dialogue“ The power sector in Ghana has been plagued by persistent challenges, including electricity crises that have had significant ramifications on the nation’s economy and livelihoods. In recognition of the urgency to address these issues, The Dialogue, a platform created by the Graduate Students Association (GRASAG) National Secretariat is dedicated […] The post
The Executive Director for the Institute for Energy Security (IES), Nana Amoasi VII, has cautioned that Ghana could lose the electricity export market if President Akufo-Addo’s directive to curtail power continues. President Akudo-Addo, in a letter to the Volta River Authority (VRA), ordered the retention of power exports for domestic use in response to the […] The post Ghana
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU) has waded into the erratic power supply situation (dumsor) in the country, calling on the regulator, the Public Utility Regulatory Commission (PURC), to demand power supply data from the power producers. The union maintained that the power distributor, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), is experiencing less supply of […] The post Erratic
Yomi Sower Ghana’s premier entertainment radio station, Guide Radio 91.5, has introduced a new programme dubbed ‘Maximum Jazz with Yomi Sower’, a jazz music programme to entertain its cherished listeners Read More... The post Guide Radio Introduces ‘Maximum
The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has pledged to provide 2,000 megawatts of solar power which is half of Ghana’s electricity needs when voted into power. He made this promise during an engagement with members of the informal sector through a forum organized by the Council of Indigenous Business Associations. […] The post 2024
The Member of Parliament of the Bongo constituency and member of the Mines and Energy Committee, Edward Bawa, has stated that thegovernment has not made any intervention in the energy sector of the economy. The Bongo legislator said this in an interview with Alfred Ocansey, host of TV3’s Ghana Tonight programme on Monday, March 25. […] The post Gov’t has made no intervention
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