The Independent Power Generators, Ghana (IPGG), has pointed fingers at the Volta River Authority (VRA) for the ongoing power outages, alleging that it’s due to the VRA’s excessive export of electricity to neighbouring nations.
CEO of IPGG, Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, stated that the VRA is prioritising exporting power to neighbouring countries, neglecting its domestic responsibilities.
According to Dr Apetorgbor, although the VRA has been tasked with exploring export markets to alleviate government idle-capacity burdens, it must do so within legal boundaries.He emphasised the importance of meeting domestic demand while maintaining the required 18% reserve margin.
Dr Apetorgbor criticised the VRA for exporting hydro-generated electricity to Burkina Faso, Togo, and Benin while Ghanaian taxpayers bear the cost of expensive thermal generation, leading to power cuts.
He highlighted that over 200MW is consistently exported, which he deemed illogical.
Meanwhile, citizens, businesses, and households across various parts of the country have been enduring prolonged intermittent power outages.
We are Not a socialist country. We have accepted the Evil Capitalist system. Electricity usage must be paid for. If our neighbouring countries are paying for the use of our electricity just sell it to them. Let Ghanaians who don’t want to pay for the electricity the use live in the dark.