In order to address the approaching power crisis, the government has been urged by former President John Dramani Mahama to act immediately and start talks with IPPs.
In an earlier press release, the Independent Power Producers (IPPs) announced their intention to shut down power plants effective July 1, 2023.
“At an emergency meeting of the IPP Chamber held on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, it was resolved that unless the IPPs receive the interim payment requested by June 30, 2023, the members of the IPP Chamber will not be in a position to guarantee the continued generation of electricity after June 30, 2023, the statement noted.
In reaction to this, the former president and flagbearer of the largest opposition party, John Dramani Mahama, has pleaded with the IPPs to reconsider their decision to shut down power plants because of the government’s debt.
“As a concerned citizen, I would like to make a plea to the Chamber of Independent Power Producers (IPPs) to reconsider their decision to shut down their plants effective July 1, 2023.’’
“If the IPPs, who account for almost half of the country’s total power generation and over two-thirds of Ghana’s thermal power, go through with this plan, it will have a disastrous impact on Ghana’s economy and negatively affect the lives and livelihoods of countless Ghanaian families.
‘’I strongly urge the government to take immediate action and initiate discussions with the IPPs to find a sustainable solution to the impending power crisis.’’
‘’It is imperative that these discussions begin without delay and be given the highest priority,’’ Mahama noted.
Source: 1Familyradio
