NPP did not inherit ‘dumsor’ – IES Boss

The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has rejected claims that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration inherited a power crisis (dumsor) from the Mahama government.

Former Energy Minister Herbert Krapa dismissed warnings from John Jinapor, Co-Chairman of the Transition Team's Energy sub-committee, about looming power issues. Krapa insisted the previous government left sufficient fuel stocks for key power plants.

During his final State of the Nation Address, former President Akufo-Addo reiterated that his administration inherited dumsor.

However, Nana Amoasi VII, IES Executive Director, argued the NPP inherited a robust power system with excess capacity.

He accused the NPP of mismanaging opportunities, including the ECG concession agreement, which hindered investment in Ghana’s energy sector, refuting claims of an inherited crisis.