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Systemic negligence in power sector must be addressed – Ben Boakye warns
April 27, 2026
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Systemic negligence in power sector must be addressed – Ben Boakye warns

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Key Points

  • Benjamin Boakye of ACEP attributes Ghana's power infrastructure failures to deep-seated institutional negligence and systemic shortcomings.
  • He highlights a major substation fire as evidence of poor engineering oversight, lack of risk preparedness, and absence of basic fire prevention systems.
  • Boakye criticizes misplaced investment priorities, arguing that billions spent on pipelines and power plants have failed to resolve persistent electricity challenges.
  • He advocates for strategic investments in core infrastructure, such as a 330kV transmission line, over large-scale projects that deliver limited value.
  • He calls for thorough investigations, accountability for inaction, and a fundamental reset in energy sector planning to ensure reliable power for Ghanaians.

Why This Matters

This analysis is critical for Ghana because it exposes systemic inefficiencies and negligence within the power sector, directly impacting the nation's economic stability and citizens' daily lives. Persistent power unreliability (dumsor) hinders business operations, deters investment, and erodes public trust, making a fundamental policy and investment shift imperative for sustainable development and growth.

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