Ghana’s Energy Minister, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, clarified that the country is not facing financial constraints that would hinder the procurement of high and low voltage poles.
He emphasized that Ghana has recently acquired poles to finalize ongoing projects in the Binduri District of the Upper East Region.
Dr. Prempeh’s statement comes amidst discussions about delays in project completions due to funding shortages.
Dr Prempeh stated, “Ghana is not broke that they cannot buy.”
He reassured that Ghana has the financial capacity to continue investing in essential infrastructure.
Dr Prempeh noted that the delay in completing the projects was due to inadequate funding to procure high and low voltage poles.
He said these poles have now been procured, released, and installed in all communities of Binduri.
The Energy Minister explained that when certain contractors are tasked with installations, the Ministry provides them with some materials.
However, depending on the availability of these materials, there may be delays in the project timeline.