The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to uphold transparency and accountability in governance if reelected as president.
The former President’s assurance comes in response to reports of the closure of Ghana’s Millennium Challenge Compact by the United States, with no immediate plans for collaboration resumption stated by the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC).
In March 2019, Ghana was on the verge of receiving crucial funding of around $190 million to support infrastructure investments and energy sector recovery under the MCC power compact’s second tranche.
However, the disbursement was halted due to complications arising from the failed 20-year concession agreement involving Ghana’s Power Distribution Services (PDS).
The agreement aimed for PDS to manage the assets and staff of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
The suspension of fund transfer by the U.S. government was attributed to the essential role of private sector participation in the MCC’s Ghana Power Compact.
In his response on his X platform, Mr. Mahama emphasized his commitment to enhancing private sector efficiency in the electricity distribution system, focusing on metering, revenue management, and fault response.
He also pledged to prioritize accountability and promised a thorough investigation into the PDS scandal to hold accountable those involved.
“My administration will prioritise accountability and ensure a thorough investigation of the PDS scandal to hold those involved accountable.”
Checkout Mahama’s post below…
Dear fellow Ghanaians,
It’s disheartening to learn that the $190 million we negotiated for private sector participation in electricity distribution under the US Millennium Compact has been lost due to Nana Addo and Bawumia’s corrupt, ‘yenkyendi’, and cronyistic governance practices.
This is unacceptable, and we deserve better as a people.
As I gear up to assume the presidency in January 2025, thanks to your votes and endorsement in this year’s election, I want to assure you that I will work diligently to enhance private sector efficiency in the electricity distribution system, including metering, revenue management, and fault response.
My administration will prioritise accountability and ensure a thorough investigation of the PDS scandal to hold those involved accountable.
We can work together to build a brighter future for Ghana’s power sector that benefits citizens and businesses.
Let’s stand together, fight against corruption and cronyism, and work towards building the Ghana we want.