Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Dr John Abdulai Jinapor, has warned heads of agencies under his ministry that poor performance, unnecessary delays and weak accountability will not be tolerated as the government prepares its energy sector priorities for 2027.
The Minister issued the caution during a meeting with the leadership of agencies and institutions under the ministry to review their 2026 performance, assess outstanding challenges and establish targets for the coming year.
Dr Jinapor stressed that government policies and commitments must translate into measurable improvements in energy delivery, operational efficiency and value for money.
He urged the various institutions to strengthen transparency, accountability and coordination to ensure that resources allocated to the sector produce tangible benefits for households, businesses and the wider economy.
The meeting also provided an opportunity to assess progress in strengthening Ghana’s energy security amid persistent challenges confronting the sector.
Transformer rollout and electricity access in focus
Among the key developments highlighted was the plan to install 3,000 transformers as part of efforts to improve electricity distribution and service delivery.
The Minister also pointed to progress in electricity generation and an increase in national electricity access to 89.13 per cent, alongside renewed efforts to revitalise domestic oil refining.
These interventions form part of broader efforts to improve the reliability of energy supply, expand access and strengthen the country’s capacity to meet growing demand.
Dr Jinapor maintained that agencies must demonstrate clear results in implementing these priorities rather than rely solely on policy announcements or administrative processes.
He emphasised that improved institutional performance would be critical to addressing operational difficulties and ensuring that planned interventions deliver practical outcomes.
2027 agenda targets reliable and affordable energy
Looking ahead, the Minister said the government’s priorities for 2027 would focus on developing a reliable, affordable, sustainable and resilient energy sector capable of supporting economic growth and improving living standards.
He called for stronger collaboration among agencies under the ministry, stressing that fragmented efforts could undermine the effective implementation of government policies.
The Minister’s warning places renewed emphasis on performance monitoring and institutional accountability as the government seeks to address challenges in electricity distribution, energy security and domestic refining.
The meeting is expected to guide the development of sector priorities for 2027, with the ministry seeking to ensure that its agencies align their operations with national energy objectives.
However, the ministry’s detailed performance targets and implementation timelines for the proposed interventions were not specified in the information provided.
