President John Dramani Mahama says his administration’s swift and proactive measures have averted a looming energy crisis caused by scheduled maintenance on the West African Gas Pipeline, a key fuel source for Ghana's thermal power plants.

According to him, his government arranged alternative fuel supplies in advance to prevent power outages during the pipeline shutdown.

He made the announcement during the swearing-in of six newly appointed ministers at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, January 22.

Stressing the risks posed by the maintenance work, President Mahama criticised the previous administration for failing to secure the energy sector’s stability. 

“The previous government failed to ensure the smooth running of the energy sector by neglecting to arrange enough fuel to power our thermal plants,” the President said.

He added that the decisive action taken by his team ensured uninterrupted energy supply.

“Through determined efforts, we have successfully mitigated the threat of power outages by delivering fuel to thermal plants in advance,” he said.

The President also commended Energy Minister John Jinapor for his effective leadership in resolving the crisis.

He reiterated his administration’s commitment to maintaining a lean government with no more than 60 ministers.