The Minister of Energy, John Jinapor, has dismissed claims that Ghana is undergoing load shedding, stating that there is no need for a load-shedding timetable.
Speaking at a press briefing on the state of the energy sector, he assured Ghanaians that despite challenges, the government is working to stabilise power supply. "Today, let me put on record that we are not shedding load, and so the demand by the minority and some people that we publish a load-shedding timetable is mute," he stated.
He further emphasised that Ghana is currently exporting 300 megawatts of power to neighbouring countries, including Burkina Faso and Benin, which would not be possible if there was a power deficit. "We are exporting about 300 megawatts of power outside Ghana to Burkina Faso, to Benin and to other neighboring countries, and so when you have enough, and you are exporting power, obviously there will be no need to publish load shedding timetable," he said.
He stated that the energy system is fragile due to fuel supply constraints but reassured the public that efforts are underway to secure more fuel and settle outstanding payments to power producers. "The system is very fragile and weak but we've been working around the clock to procure enough fuel and to make some payments to power suppliers in order to hold the system," he said.
