On Friday, February 20, 2026, the floor of Ghana’s Parliament was abuzz with questions about the nation’s energy future.
Deputy Minister for Energy, Richard Gyan-Mensah, stood before lawmakers to address pressing concerns over rural electrification, grid expansion, and the stability of power supply.
Representing the Minister for Energy, Dr. John Abdulai Jinapor, Mr. Gyan-Mensah detailed the Ministry’s ongoing initiatives to bring electricity to underserved communities and to strengthen the country’s power infrastructure. Members of Parliament sought updates on how far the government had come in expanding electricity access, what measures were being introduced to make the grid more reliable, and what steps were underway to stabilize power supply for homes and businesses across Ghana.
In response, the Deputy Minister reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to accelerating rural electrification projects. He highlighted efforts to expand transmission networks and reinforce distribution systems, critical steps aimed at reducing outages and improving service delivery nationwide.
Mr. Gyan-Mensah emphasized that these efforts are not just about powering homes, but about ensuring equitable access to electricity for all, particularly those living in rural and peri-urban areas. These initiatives, he stressed, are vital to the government’s broader national development plans.
The Ministry, he concluded, will continue to prioritize infrastructure investments and policy reforms to fortify Ghana’s energy sector and drive economic growth for years to come.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com