NDC has not shown it can manage power sector effectively — Fiifi Boafo
Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) over the recurring power outages in the country, arguing that the party has not demonstrated the capacity to manage the power sector effectively. According to Mr Boafo, the frequent disruptions in electricity supply under the […]
Former Public Affairs Head for Ghana Cocoa Board, Fiifi Boafo, has criticized the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for their failure to effectively manage Ghana's power sector, citing recurring power outages. Boafo argued that the ongoing electricity disruptions, particularly under the current NDC administration, are causing public concern and undermining confidence in the government's ability to resolve the issue.
Speaking on JoyNews' AM Show, Boafo emphasized that electricity is a crucial necessity for daily life and economic activities, and the NDC's inability to improve the power sector is highly worrying. He recounted a conversation with a 15-year-old boy who expressed anxiety about the return of President John Dramani Mahama to power, citing the boy's concerns about potential power challenges.
Boafo questioned the effectiveness of measures introduced to support the electricity sector, specifically the additional levy on fuel consumers were required to pay, asserting that the frequent outages did not appear to yield the intended results. He urged the government to seek guidance from experienced former officials in the energy sector, such as Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Boakye Agyarko, to address the current challenges.
Boafo stressed that the government's explanations for the outages were insufficient to reassure the public that the problem would be permanently resolved, comparing the situation to a football team in which inexperienced players fail to inspire confidence. He pointed out that power outages affect not only households but also businesses, students, workers, and institutions, highlighting the impact on students' studies, hairdressers' operations, and businesses' inability to function.
Boafo called on the government to demonstrate greater competence and regain public confidence, emphasizing the need for the NDC to effectively manage the power sector and provide assurance that recurring power challenges will not persist under their administration.
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