The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has assured Ghanaians that the country currently has sufficient power generation capacity to meet peak electricity demand, dismissing recent calls for a load-shedding timetable.
This reassurance follows a press conference by the Minority in Parliament, during which they accused the government of mismanaging the energy sector and demanded a comprehensive response to persistent power outages.
The Minority criticized the Energy Minister and sector agencies for what they described as a lack of competence and transparency in addressing the ongoing crisis.
Among their demands were the immediate publication of a reliable load-shedding timetable, the settlement of debts owed to Independent Power Producers (IPPs), and the release of a clear roadmap to resolve the energy crisis.
In a statement dated Monday, May 19, the Energy Ministry refuted the Minority’s claims and defended the government’s efforts in the sector.
“Our attention has been drawn to a press conference held by the Minority in Parliament demanding a publication of a load management time table. It is instructive to note that as a country, our current power supply capacity is adequate to meet existing demand, even during peak hours,” the statement read.
The Ministry acknowledged inherited challenges within the power distribution system but emphasized ongoing efforts to address them.
“The government and power sector players continue to take the necessary steps to permanently resolve these challenges,” it added.
Reaffirming its commitment to stable electricity supply, the Ministry stated, “The current power generation capacity is sufficient to meet peak demand; hence there is no basis for a load-shedding timetable at this time. The Government remains committed to the consistent provision of electricity to the Ghanaian people.”
