Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh highlighted the urgency of the situation, citing the stagnation in electrification projects since 2017 despite initial progress in connecting numerous communities.
He emphasized the financial burden faced by his constituency, underscoring the need for additional funding to overcome obstacles such as purchasing poles.
The Minister stressed the significance of passing loans to alleviate the funding challenges exacerbated by Ghana’s partnership with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy.
He lamented the bureaucratic hurdles in obtaining loans, attributing delays to parliamentary processes.
Expressing frustration with the slow pace of loan approvals, Dr. Opoku Prempeh urged Parliament to expedite the clearance of pending loans to enable the government to secure funds for crucial projects.
He emphasized the importance of cooperation in facilitating the swift passage of loans to accelerate progress and address the energy sector’s pressing needs.
Source: InsiderGH.com
