Mahama increased electricity 12% than Akufo-Addo ‘s – Institute of Energy Security

In a striking analysis by Xatse Derick Emmanuel, a Research and Policy Analyst at the Institute for Energy Security (IES), the progress in Ghana’s national electricity supply under former President John Dramani Mahama has been notably contrasted with that under the current administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

The numbers reveal a compelling story of growth and challenge in Ghana’s journey towards achieving universal electricity access.

Under Mahama’s leadership, from 2008 to 2016, Ghana saw an impressive surge in electricity access, climbing over 17 percent from 60.5 percent to 83.24 percent.

This period marked a nearly 3 percent annual increase in access to electricity, showcasing the significant strides made during Mahama’s tenure as the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress.

Conversely, the tenure of President Akufo-Addo, from 2016 to February 2024, paints a different picture. The increase in electricity access under his government tallied at less than 6 percent, moving from 83.24 percent to 88.84 percent.

This translates to an annual growth of less than 1 percent, a pace suggesting a slower trajectory in expanding access to electricity across the country.

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Derick Emmanuel’s analysis sheds light on the critical differences in electricity access expansion between the two administrations, highlighting a marked slowdown in the rate of progress under the current government.

With an average annual increase of 0.8 percent under Akufo-Addo’s leadership, Emmanuel projects that at this rate, Ghana could achieve universal access to electricity by 2038—a timeline that reflects the challenges ahead.

Amidst this backdrop, recent months have seen Ghana grappling with erratic power supply issues, reminiscent of the dreaded ‘dumsor’ periods of power outages.

Despite these challenges, the Electricity Company of Ghana has refuted claims of a return to such unstable electricity supply conditions, suggesting a complex energy landscape in Ghana that requires nuanced and strategic approaches to ensure sustainable, universal electricity access for all Ghanaians.

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