{
  "id": 2356819,
  "title": "NDC has not shown it can manage power sector effectively — Fiifi Boafo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ndc-has-not-shown-it-can-manage-power-sector-effectively-fiifi-boafo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-21T10:19:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Joy Business",
    "slug": "joy-business",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-has-not-shown-it-can-manage-power-sector-effectively-fiifi-boafo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Public Affairs Head for Ghana Cocoa Board, Fiifi Boafo, has criticized the NDC's management of the power sector, claiming they have not proven capable of addressing the recurring power outages in Ghana. Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show, Mr Boafo expressed concern over the frequent electricity disruptions under the NDC administration, questioning why the country continues to face power challenges whenever the party is in government. The situation is particularly worrying given the critical role electricity plays in daily life and economic activity. Mr Boafo recalled a conversation with a 15-year-old boy after the 2024 government change, where the young boy expressed anxiety about President John Dramani Mahama's return to power, fearing more power issues. He questioned the effectiveness of recent measures, such as the additional levy on fuel, insisting that consumers are paying more but not seeing stable electricity supply as promised. The recent outages, he argued, have affected large parts of the country, suggesting a setback in power management. Boafo urged the government to consult experienced individuals from previous administrations, like Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh and Boakye Agyarko, instead of trying to solve everything alone. He emphasized that the government's explanations for power outages have not reassured the public of a permanent solution, likening the situation to football, where players who fail to inspire confidence further undermine trust. Beyond households, power outages impact businesses, students, workers, and institutions, as highlighted by Boafo. He pointed to the challenges faced by students, hairdressers, and media organizations reliant on generators, which adds extra costs and limits access to information. Boafo calls on the NDC to demonstrate improved management and regain public confidence that power challenges will not become a permanent feature of their administration.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC criticized for ineffective power sector management",
    "Frequent power outages under NDC administration questioned",
    "Urges government to consult experienced officials"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NDC has not shown it can manage power sector effectively — Fiifi Boafo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/ndc-has-not-shown-it-can-manage-power-sector-effectively-fiifi-boafo-2356967",
        "published": "2026-08-21T10:19:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}