He described the appointment as timely and crucial, considering the challenges ahead for the energy sector in Ghana.

Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Nana Amoasi commended President John Mahama for his choice of appointee.

“The appointment of the Energy Minister-designate is timely and critical. Given the problems ahead of us, you can’t use an ad-hoc committee to solve them; you need a minister who can make bold decisions. So, we commend Mahama,” he said.

Nana Amoasi also highlighted the significance of President Mahama’s decision to appoint a young person to such an important role.

“John Jinapor is a young man, and for Mahama to have made such an appointment, it means he believes in the youth and has faith that they will transform the economy. So, John Jinapor must not disappoint the youth,” he added.

On whether the Yapei-Kusawgu MP would deliver, Nana Amoasi emphasized Jinapor’s vast experience.

“John Jinapor has been a deputy minister, a ranking member, and has a lot of learning experience, which gives him an advantage over others and will help solve the problems we face,” he stated. “We need someone who can think critically, and I believe the experience he has will assist him if he uses it effectively.”

However, Nana Amoasi also offered advice to Mr. Jinapor, urging him to remain open and engage relevant stakeholders to succeed in office.

“The stakeholder engagement that has taken place is a step in the right direction, and I believe it must continue. He should be humble and not be proud like other ministers. He should be open to diverse opinions and not abuse the opportunity. With that approach, we will get someone who will deliver good results,” he advised.

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This move aims to address inefficiencies and stabilize the country’s power sector.

Mr. Jinapor, during an interview on Citi FM, stressed the serious consequences for defying the order, as it was crucial to set up buffers to strengthen the system.

He pointed out that ECG operates over 70 accounts, making effective monitoring difficult, and called for sector reforms.

The Minister-Designate linked the inefficiencies to significant losses, with ECG losing over 40% of the power it generates, which is far higher than the 2-4% losses in other countries.

“The challenge of money emanates from inefficiencies. Because if ECG loses over 40% of its power generated, no matter what you do, you cannot find a solution. Other countries are doing just about 2-4% losses. So, with this $100 worth of power, you buy and sell, you collect only 60% and even with that, there are so many contracts, quality assurance, IT, provision and others.

“They are all deducting monies at the source. So, I have told the ECG, and this is also an instruction from the Chief of Staff, to seize all payment for supplies and I mean it. I have told them and if anybody is listening and is within ECG, whether the finance directorate, this was the instruction we gave them yesterday,” he added.

He further explained that despite selling $100 worth of power, ECG only collects about 60% due to deductions from various contracts, including quality assurance, IT, and provision costs.

Mr. Jinapor’s directive came on the heels of President John Mahama’s announcement on January 8, 2025, regarding ongoing discussions on privatizing power distribution in Ghana.

Mahama had earlier highlighted concerns about ECG’s revenue losses, attributing them to operational inefficiencies, financial mismanagement, and poor service delivery.