NAPO urges government to solve power crisis instead of spreading propaganda

Former Energy Minister Matthew Opoku Prempeh, widely known as NAPO, has urged the government to focus on addressing the country’s power challenges rather than engaging in what he describes as propaganda and politically motivated attacks.

According to him, the ongoing difficulties in the energy sector require urgent and practical solutions to reduce the burden on Ghanaians instead of attempts to politicise the situation.

Dr Opoku Prempeh made the remarks in a Facebook post on Friday, May 8, in response to allegations circulating in a viral social media video claiming that he and some New Patriotic Party Members of Parliament from the Ashanti Region met district directors of the Electricity Company of Ghana and offered them money to intentionally cause power outages in their districts.

Rejecting the claims, the former minister described the allegations as false and malicious, insisting that government communicators should channel their efforts into resolving the country’s energy problems.

He stated that at a time when citizens are facing serious challenges in the power sector, leadership should be focused on finding lasting remedies rather than spreading false narratives and politicising issues that affect livelihoods.

Dr Opoku Prempeh also revealed that he has instructed his lawyers to begin legal proceedings against the radio and television station involved, as well as the presenter who made the allegations.

According to him, the legal action is intended to compel those responsible to provide evidence to support their claims or face the consequences under the law.

He further maintained that Ghanaians deserve honest leadership committed to solving problems and improving the country’s energy sector.