The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Mr. John Abdulai Jinapor, has called for greater transparency in Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), stating that such contracts “must not be kept secret.”
Speaking during a working visit by the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus, Mr. Jinapor welcomed commitments to make PPAs publicly accessible, saying transparency efforts are “instrumental and useful.”
A statement issued by Mr. David Sebastian Damoah, the Director, Media Relations, Parliamentary Service, to the Ghana News Agency on Thursday has said.
It said the Minister disclosed plans to establish a dedicated ministry website where all PPAs will be published for public access.
“Anyone who wants a PPA can go there and download it,” it said.
The statement emphasized the government’s commitment to openness and accountability.
The push for transparency comes amid concerns about PPAs in Ghana, which have often been negotiated behind closed doors, leading to inefficiencies and high costs for consumers.
The OGP Caucus, established to oversee transparency commitments, has been engaging key institutions to ensure the implementation of Ghana’s National Action Plan.
