Mahama eyes Russia partnership to expand Ghana’s energy sources

President John Dramani Mahama has announced Ghana's intention to bolster its energy collaboration with Russia, focusing on solar and nuclear power, as part of a broader strategy to diversify the nation's energy portfolio. The Ghanaian leader expressed hope that a forthcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin would pave the way for fresh avenues of partnership, particularly in the realms of energy, investment, and economic development.

During his recent visit to Russia, Mahama highlighted the historical nature of the Ghana-Russia relationship and advocated for measures to rejuvenate it to its previous vitality. He elaborated that the forthcoming meeting with Putin would present an opportunity for both nations to delve into areas of shared interest and fortify their bilateral ties.

"Ghana is among the leading producers of power. We export power to Togo, Burkina Faso, and Benin, and we also exchange power with Côte d'Ivoire," Mahama noted. The President emphasized that Ghana was investigating alternative energy sources, including solar energy, and weighing the potential of nuclear energy as an additional electricity provider.

Mahama expressed confidence in Russia's technological prowess in these domains, asserting that closer cooperation could enable Ghana to uncover fresh prospects in the energy sector. He further suggested that the anticipated result of the bilateral meeting would reinforce the relationship between the two countries, particularly in terms of drawing investments and broadening economic ties.