{
  "id": 11453731,
  "title": "VRA Board Chairman calls for proportional power cuts to Ghana’s neighbours during shortages",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/vra-board-chairman-calls-for-proportional-power-cuts-to-ghanas-11453731",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:30:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/vra-board-chairman-calls-for-proportional-power-cuts-to-ghanas-neighbours-during-shortages/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Chairman of the Volta River Authority (VRA) in Ghana, Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, has proposed a new approach to power supply management during shortages. He suggested a proportional reduction of electricity to neighboring countries instead of completely cutting off power. Amissah-Arthur argued that this method would maintain strong business relationships with these countries while ensuring fair distribution of available electricity. He cautioned against completely cutting off power to neighboring markets, as it could lead to long-term commercial repercussions for Ghana. He emphasized that Ghana's neighboring countries have been vital customers for years and still hold significant importance to the country's power sector. Amissah-Arthur supported the use of a proportional supply arrangement, which has been implemented by Ghana for many years, as a viable solution for the future.",
  "summary": "Board Chairman of the Volta River Authority (VRA), Jabesh Amissah-Arthur, has called for a proportional approach to power supply reductions to Ghana’s neighbouring countries whenever the country faces electricity shortages. He said Ghana should avoid completely cutting off power supplies to neighbouring countries during periods of shortfalls, arguing that such customers remain important markets…",
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        "outlet": "Joy Business",
        "title": "VRA Board Chairman calls for proportional power cuts to Ghana’s neighbours during shortages",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/vra-board-chairman-calls-for-proportional-power-cuts-to-ghanas",
        "published": "2026-10-02T13:30:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}