President-elect John Dramani Mahama has revealed that the country’s energy sector is in dire straits and needs comprehensive reforms to address its challenges.
He has therefore reiterated his commitment to prioritise reforms that would ensure efficiency, sustainability, and reliable energy supply for all Ghanaians.
He made the remarks during a courtesy visit by the Canadian High Commissioner to Ghana, Myriam Montrat, in Accra on Friday, December 19, 2024.
He stated that the energy sector was in a fragile state, and if efforts were not deployed in resolving them, it would have an implication on the country’s economic stability.
“The energy sector needs urgent surgery; otherwise, it can collapse everything,” Mahama stated.
“You have a $2.5 billion debt; your bailout is only $3 billion, and so $2.5 billion is sitting and breathing, and you say the economy is turning around.”
“That alone can crush everything that has been done, and so they want to create a more upbeat story about their economic management before they leave office,” he said.
“We are going to open the books when we come and let Ghanaians know what the true situation is. Because if Ghanaians understand what the true situation is, then they will understand some of the measures we will have to take to bring things back,” Mahama added.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
