Gabby’s shadow over ECG: Controversial PDS Architect Julius Kpekpena lands top job

Julius Kwame Kpekpena, a key figure in the failed Power Distribution Services (PDS) deal, has been appointed Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), sparking political outrage.

His role at the Millennium Development Authority (MiDA) was instrumental in the PDS scandal, which implicated politically exposed persons, including Gabby Otchere-Darko and former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, the Herald reports.

Critics argue Kpekpena’s appointment undermines the NDC’s pledge to hold those responsible accountable.

With his return, questions arise about the government’s commitment to transparency, as his leadership is seen as a strategic move benefiting political elites.

His appointment signals a complex power play, further entangling ECG in political maneuvering and reigniting scrutiny over the PDS saga.