Hassan Ayariga Says Hes Ready To Buy ECG If The Government Cant Manage It

The flag bearer of the All People’s Congress (APC), Hassan Ayariga, has called on the government to implement urgent measures to solve irregular electric power outages, commonly referred to as “dumsor,” being experienced in the country and says it was causing hardships to many Ghanaians.

To Ayariga, the Minister of Energy, Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh, and his staff should be held accountable for the mismanagement of the Electricity organization of Ghana (ECG).

He suggested that individuals with successful track records should be appointed to lead the organization.

Alternatively, Mr. Ayariga urged the government to privatize the ECG if it cannot efficiently and effectively manage its operations, adding that he is willing to purchase the organization to deliver reliable electricity to Ghanaians.

“The power crisis, or Dumsor, is a national issue that requires urgent attention and action from the government. We will not sit idle while our country suffers,” he said at a press conference in Accra on Tuesday, [June 11, 2024].

“The All People's Congress urges the government to put the interests of its citizens first and work towards providing a sustainable and reliable power supply for all. If they can't manage ECG, I am ready to take over, privatize it,” Mr Ayariga added.

Depreciation of the cedi

The APC flag bearer also noted that the Ghana cedi had experienced significant depreciation against major currencies such as the US dollar, Euro, and British pound, leading to increased costs of imported goods and services, contributing to inflation and economic instability.

He stressed that the high demand for dollars had led to a scarcity of foreign exchange reserves, making it challenging for businesses to access the essential funds to operate effectively.graphiconline