Former Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (Electricity Company of Ghana), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has cautioned against politicising challenges in Ghana’s energy sector, urging stakeholders to focus on practical solutions to address recent power outages.
Speaking on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen show, Mr Mahama stressed the need for critical reflection to prevent recurring power supply issues.
According to him, the country risks facing persistent challenges if authorities fail to take decisive and honest steps to address inefficiencies within the system.
“We are at a point where we must reflect, otherwise the problem will reoccur. It’s not just one issue, we have to be honest with ourselves and take bold decisions,” he stated.
Mr Mahama argued that the energy sector, particularly ECG, should be managed as a business entity, noting that budgetary constraints have affected its ability to operate efficiently.
He also pointed to systemic waste within the sector, indicating that eliminating inefficiencies could significantly improve performance and service delivery.
“It’s essential to view the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) as a business, including its upstream operations,” he said.
The former ECG boss further highlighted the need to invest in energy storage systems to manage excess power generated during the day before resorting to additional thermal generation.
He noted that electricity demand in the country is growing rapidly, making it imperative for policymakers to adopt sustainable and forward-looking strategies.
“We also need to find ways to store excess energy generated during the day before considering additional thermal power. Demand for energy is growing at a very rapid rate,” he added.
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