Addo Yaw Harry, the Communication Director for the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Western North Region, has expressed his concerns over the alarming power crisis in Ghana despite the government’s massive spending on fuel procurement.
According to a revelation by the Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, the government under H.E. John Dramani Mahama has spent a staggering $200 million (equivalent to GHC 3,030,000,000) on procuring fuel. Yet, citizens continue to suffer from frequent and unpredictable power outages.
In a Facebook post cited by Sefwinews.com, Addo Harry criticized the situation, stating that businesses are facing severe financial struggles as they are unable to afford alternative power sources.
He further pointed out that the high fuel prices at the pump, combined with the rapid depreciation of the cedi against the dollar, have worsened the already difficult economic conditions for ordinary Ghanaians.
“It is unacceptable that such a colossal amount of money has been spent on fuel, yet the country remains engulfed in persistent power outages,” Yaw Addo Harry remarked.
He likened the government’s approach to “fetching water into a leaking bucket” and accused officials of deceiving the public by claiming that efforts were being made to resolve the power crisis while the situation continues to deteriorate.
The Communication Director raised critical questions about the effectiveness and accountability of those managing the energy sector.
He demanded a transparent breakdown of how the $200 million was used and whether the funds were directed towards securing reliable electricity supply for Ghanaians.
Addo Harry called on Parliament, civil society organizations, and all concerned citizens to push for answers.
“How can we inject such a huge sum into securing electricity, only to end up in darkness?” he asked, stressing the need for urgent action and transparency.
He also highlighted that the power crisis was not just an inconvenience but a direct threat to livelihoods, businesses, and the overall economy of Ghana.
Addo Harry concluded his statement by urging leadership to act decisively to resolve the energy crisis, emphasizing that Ghanaians deserve efficient management of their resources.
“The people of Ghana cannot continue to suffer due to the incompetence of those entrusted with public office,” he said, appealing for accountability and a detailed explanation of how public funds were utilized.
Below is the full statement
The Minister for Energy and Green Transition Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor has made a shocking revelation, which was published by GHOne Media Network, stating that the government of H.E. John Dramani Mahama has so far procured fuel worth two hundred million United States dollars ($200 million), equivalent to GHC3,030,000,000 (over 30 trillion old cedis). Yet, despite this massive expenditure, citizens continue to experience unstable power supply daily.
Businesses are on the brink of collapse due to their inability to finance alternative power sources. The high cost of fuel at the pumps, coupled with the alarming depreciation of the cedi against the dollar, has further exacerbated the economic hardship faced by ordinary Ghanaians. It is unacceptable that such a colossal amount of money has been spent on fuel, yet the country remains engulfed in persistent power outages.
How can we inject such a huge sum into securing electricity, only to end up in darkness? This is a clear case of fetching water into a leaking bucket while deceiving the public that the bucket is being filled. The situation raises critical concerns about value for money, the competence of those managing the sector, and the lack of accountability in the utilization of public funds.
Ghanaians deserve transparency and efficiency in the management of the country’s energy resources. The current crisis suggests a fundamental failure in leadership and policy implementation. If the government has truly invested such an enormous amount in procuring fuel, why is there no corresponding improvement in power supply? Where has the money gone? Who is responsible for this mismanagement?
This situation demands urgent accountability. The government must provide a detailed breakdown of how the $200 million was utilized. Citizens need to know whether the funds were used effectively or if corruption and mismanagement have once again robbed the nation of its resources. The people of Ghana cannot continue to suffer due to the incompetence of those entrusted with public office.
As a citizen who believed in value for money, i call on Parliament, civil society organizations, and all well-meaning Ghanaians to demand answers. The power crisis is not just an inconvenience, it is a serious threat to livelihoods, businesses, and the overall economy. Leadership must act decisively to resolve this crisis and ensure that every cedi spent is accounted for.
I am a citizen, helping to reset Ghana
Addo Yaw Harry,
Sefwi Akontombra,
AccraBoy Street.
