The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has delivered a strong warning to individuals and groups whose actions threaten Ghana’s electricity supply, stressing that government will not tolerate any attempt to sabotage the national power system.
Speaking during a working tour of Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) project sites in the Ashanti Region on Friday, the minister reaffirmed government’s determination to ensure stable and uninterrupted electricity supply across the country while demanding greater commitment and accountability from stakeholders within the energy sector.
Addressing officials and engineers of the Electricity Company of Ghana, Dr. Jinapor encouraged the power distributor to intensify efforts toward improving service delivery, assuring them of government’s full support in tackling operational challenges.
According to him, the current administration remains committed to strengthening the country’s power infrastructure and creating the necessary environment for energy sector institutions to perform efficiently.
“So please give me your best and we will support you in any way we can, but let nobody sabotage the system. Don’t take me there, it will be very rough for both of us,” the minister cautioned.
His remarks come amid increasing public concern over power supply disruptions in parts of the country, with many Ghanaians demanding improved reliability and efficiency from power sector institutions.
Dr. Jinapor stressed that while government is prepared to provide the needed resources and policy backing for ECG and other agencies in the sector, there would also be strict expectations regarding performance and accountability.
“I know you can deliver and so I urge you to deliver,” he told the ECG management and technical teams.
The minister further expressed confidence in the competence and technical capacity of Ghanaian engineers, highlighting recent emergency repair works at the Akosombo hydroelectric facility as evidence of the country’s growing engineering capabilities.
Referencing the incident, he noted that engineers were able to resolve a major technical challenge within days, despite initial projections suggesting the repairs would take several months.
“I have no doubt about Ghanaian technology and engineers. Look at what happened at Akosombo, originally it was supposed to take six months but you fixed the problem in five days,” he stated.
Dr. Jinapor’s comments have been interpreted as both a motivational message to workers within the power sector and a clear signal that government intends to take a tougher stance against negligence, inefficiency, or deliberate acts capable of undermining electricity distribution nationwide.
The Electricity Company of Ghana continues to play a critical role in the country’s power distribution chain, serving millions of households, businesses and industries. However, the company has in recent years faced persistent operational challenges, including illegal connections, power theft, infrastructure vandalism, financial constraints and technical losses.
Industry observers believe the minister’s latest remarks underscore growing pressure on energy sector institutions to improve operational efficiency and restore public confidence in electricity supply.
The Ashanti Regional tour formed part of ongoing nationwide inspections by the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition aimed at assessing infrastructure development, monitoring ongoing projects and engaging stakeholders on strategies to strengthen Ghana’s energy security.
Government has repeatedly emphasized that stable electricity supply remains central to industrial growth, business expansion and national economic transformation, making the protection of critical power infrastructure a top national priority.
