The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has pushed back against calls for the resignation of its sector minister, John Abdulai Jinapor, describing the demands as unjustified and politically motivated.
The Minority in Parliament had earlier called for the Minister to step down on Tuesday, April 28, citing persistent challenges in the energy sector, particularly recent power outages in parts of the country. According to them, the intermittent electricity supply reflects leadership shortcomings that warrant his removal.
However, the Ministry insists that the narrative does not reflect the full picture, arguing that significant progress has been made in stabilising the sector and addressing long-standing issues inherited from the previous administration.
Speaking on Citi FM, the Ministry’s spokesperson, Richmond Rockson, defended the Minister’s performance, pointing to what he described as measurable gains under his leadership.
He said government has worked consistently to increase generation capacity, maintain relative stability in power supply, and tackle the sector’s financial challenges.
“For somebody who has kept the lights on 12 months of no-load shedding, is he somebody you describe as a failure?” he questioned.
He also highlighted efforts to settle debts within the sector, which he said have helped restore confidence among utility providers and attract new projects.
“For somebody who has kept paying debt, who has kept faith with utility companies and then, due to that, they are bringing more projects, is that the person you describe as such?” he added.
Mr Rockson further urged the public to rely on industry data rather than political commentary.
“Read the press release by the utility company. After the government paid $1.47 billion, please read the press release. And then listen to what the industry is saying, and not what the so-called politicians are saying, but what the industry is saying about Dr. Jinapor.”
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