A storm is brewing within the National Democratic Congress (NDC) caucus and among the staff of the Volta River Authority (VRA) over the potential appointment of Mr. Ekow Obeng Kenzo as the Acting Chief Executive of the authority. Apexnewsgh reports
Stakeholders are vehemently opposing the move, citing allegations of corruption, mismanagement, and abuse of power.
At the heart of the opposition are concerns over Mr. Kenzo’s alleged involvement in a $52 million sole-sourcing procurement scandal in 2022, alongside former Chief Executive Emmanuel Antwi Darkwa. The scandal, exposed on ‘With All Due Respect TV (WADR-TV)’, raised serious concerns about transparency and financial accountability within the VRA.
Critics also point to Mr. Kenzo’s handling of the Akosombo Dam spillage in 2023, which resulted in severe flooding and displaced thousands of people along the Volta Lake. He’s accused of failing to engage stakeholders and implement necessary precautionary measures before opening the spillway gates.
Furthermore, VRA staff have accused Mr. Kenzo of fostering a hostile work environment, describing his leadership style as authoritarian and oppressive. The VRA Ladies Association has also raised concerns about favoritism in promotions, claiming that some individuals were elevated based on personal relationships rather than merit.
Mr. Kenzo’s lack of significant contributions to Ghana’s power generation capacity has also been criticized. Despite holding the position of Deputy Chief Executive (Engineering & Operations), he failed to add new megawatts of power to the national grid. Instead, he prioritized the costly relocation of Ameri power units from Aboadze to Kumasi, a move widely criticized as a misallocation of resources.
The NDC caucus and VRA staff are demanding a halt to any plans to appoint Mr. Kenzo as Acting Chief Executive. Instead, they’re calling for a full-scale investigation into his past decisions and actions, which they claim have resulted in financial losses for the VRA. The statement was jointly signed by William Agbenuawor and Abraham Tetteh.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com
