Energy Minister assures stable power supply by end of May

Energy Minister John Jinapor has assured Ghanaians that the recent power supply challenges will be resolved by the end of May, as ongoing maintenance works at key power plants near completion.

Addressing public concerns over the frequent outages, the Minister explained that the disruptions are largely due to essential maintenance being carried out across several facilities nationwide.

He stressed that these short-term inconveniences are necessary to secure long-term stability in the country’s power supply.

“This is a critical maintenance window that will strengthen our generation capacity and improve reliability going forward. By the end of May, we expect significant improvement across the system, Mr Jinapor stated in an interview.

“What I get is that within the month of May, there will be major maintenance, and in June, there will be minimal maintenance. So, barring any unforeseen circumstances, we should be seeing a stable power supply, but we should be servicing these plants,” he stated.

He explained that a significant number of Ghana’s power plants have exceeded their recommended operating hours and are now in urgent need of servicing to prevent long-term damage.

“Many of these plants have operated far beyond their optimal limits, as a responsible government, we have no choice but to carry out these essential maintenance works,” the minister noted.

He cautioned that delaying the servicing any further could compromise the integrity and efficiency of the power infrastructure.

“If you hold them back for too long, you risk serious breakdowns,” he said.

The Minister appealed to the public for patience, assuring that every effort is being made to minimise the impact of the maintenance on consumers.

“We understand the inconvenience, but this is a necessary step to safeguard the future of our energy supply,” he indicated.