The Institute of Energy Security (IES) has demanded the immediate removal of Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, citing the deteriorating energy crisis as the basis for their request.
According to the IES, the current state of the energy sector requires urgent action, leading to their call for the minister’s dismissal.
The Executive Director of IES, Nana Amoasi VII, expressed dissatisfaction with the minister’s perceived lack of action in a Monday interview on Eyewitness News.
He pointed out the minister’s apparent detachment from the reality of the energy situation, questioning the purpose of his presence in such a crucial position.
“Where we have gotten to, there is no circuit and so what is the use of the minister in that space? He must be relieved, probably to concentrate on any other agenda he is bidding for. He must be relieved of his post. It is becoming too much. Is it not insulting with the statement that he made? Total disrespect to consumers. Are we asking for too much?
“For God’s sake, I am a prepaid consumer. I have paid for that power that you need to supply me. In fact, you chose to put a meter in my house at a fee, that is also a contract in a form, and he chose to take my money in advance.
“If I am not going to get the power, then just out of respect, at least tell me when I can have the power. But don’t look into my face and say, I should go and produce my own timetable.”
In March of this year, Energy Minister Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh responded to calls for the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to publish a load-shedding timetable by challenging advocates to create their own proposed schedules.
His comments came during a period of significant power challenges in the country, particularly in the Greater Accra Region, affecting individuals and businesses alike.
Speaking to reporters at the inauguration of the NPP campaign team in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Opoku Prempeh challenged critics to develop their own timetable if they believed it was necessary.
He questioned the rationale behind creating a timetable when ECG had stated that no such plan was in place.
“Let those who want the timetable bring it. What do you mean? I don’t know of any timetable because the ECG has said it is not necessary. Why would someone just wish evil for the country?” he asked.