Unconfirmed reports have it that the Managing Director of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) Samuel Dubik Mahama’s position hangs in the balance due to some forces from the Africa Centre for Energy Policy.
Finance Minister-designate, Mohammed Amin Adam, Railway Minister, Peter Amewu, Executive Secretary of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, Ishmeal Ackah, Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP) have been accused of plotting to ensure Mr Mahama loses his job.
In a tweet, an X user wrote, “Mafia CSOs! They topple certain govt officials to create jobs for themselves. Finance Minister Amin Anta, Railway Minister Peter Amewu, PURC Executive Sec. Ishmeal Ackah, were all directors at ACEP n are workn with the current DG Ben to oust ECG Boss! Mafia!!!.”
The X user, however, failed to reveal the reason these personalities would be working to have Mr Mahama ousted.
Recently, ACEP criticized the power distribution company for its failure to provide a load-shedding timetable amidst the escalating power outages, commonly known as ‘dumsor.’
According to the user, the individuals said to be after the ECG boss’ job were at one time directors of ACEP.
Peter Amewu is a co-founder of Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), where he worked as the director of policy and research, and provided policy advice to support a variety of government and private sector projects.
Prior to his role as the Deputy Minister for Energy, Dr Amin Adam was the Founder and Executive Director of the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP).
Dr. Ishmael Ackah was head of Policy Unit at the Africa Centre for Energy Policy (ACEP), prior to his role as Executive Secretary at Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC).