The Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party, Richard Ahiagbah, says Ghana would be in a far stronger position today if his party were still in government, arguing that better planning could have prevented the current surge in electricity consumption and rising tariffs.
Speaking on Metro TV’s “Good Morning Ghana” programme, Ahiagbah took aim at the government’s handling of the power sector, describing it as reactive and inefficient. The discussion focused on the growing strain high electricity usage is placing on households and businesses, and the broader economic pressure that has followed.
Ahiagbah maintained that under the New Patriotic Party, the country pursued deliberate reforms that stabilised power supply and improved infrastructure.
He cited investments in thermal plants and the integration of solar and hydro sources as examples of measures that strengthened the national grid.
He also referenced initiatives rolled out during the tenure of former President Nana Akufo-Addo, including infrastructure expansion and energy sector reforms, which he said laid a foundation for more reliable supply.
According to him, the current spike in electricity consumption is not simply about demand, but about policy direction.
He argued that an NPP administration would have expanded renewable energy projects and introduced smarter grid technologies to better manage usage.
He further suggested that incentives for energy efficiency, including subsidies for prepaid meters and sustained public education campaigns, could have kept bills within reach for ordinary Ghanaians.
“High electricity consumption isn’t just about usage; it’s about poor planning,” Ahiagbah said, insisting that a more proactive approach would have reduced the need for tariff hikes.
His remarks add to an intensifying political debate over the management of Ghana’s energy sector, as consumers continue to grapple with mounting utility costs and businesses warn of the impact on operations.
Source: metrotvonline.com
