The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has announced plans to establish a dedicated online portal for the publication of all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), as part of a broader push to deepen transparency and accountability within the country’s energy sector.
According to the Minister, the initiative forms a central pillar of ongoing reforms aimed at demystifying power-sector contracts and restoring public confidence in the management of energy resources.
He emphasised that PPAs, which have historically been criticised for their opacity, must now be subjected to open scrutiny.
“Anyone who wants a PPA can access the portal and download it,” Mr Jinapor stated, signalling a decisive shift towards openness in contractual governance.
The announcement was made during a working visit by members of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Caucus to the Ministry on Wednesday, March 18. The visit forms part of parliamentary oversight efforts to assess compliance with Ghana’s transparency commitments under its National Action Plan.
Leading the delegation, the Vice Chairperson of the Caucus and Member of Parliament for Akim Oda, Alexander Akwasi Acquah, highlighted the importance of institutional reforms that promote disclosure in the power sector. He noted that proposals are underway to expand the mandate of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to include the publication of PPAs.
Mr Jinapor reiterated that the Ministry already submits power agreements to Parliament for approval, adding that recent steps, including the passage of a Legislative Instrument to regulate procurement processes, underscore government’s commitment to strengthening governance frameworks.
The move to digitise and centralise access to PPAs is expected to address longstanding concerns about secrecy in power-sector contracting, which analysts say has contributed to inefficiencies and elevated costs for consumers.
Past disputes, including the 2017 termination of a deal with the Ghana Power Generating Company that led to international arbitration involving Trafigura, have amplified calls for greater transparency in energy agreements.
With the planned portal, the Ministry aims to institutionalise openness, mitigate risks associated with opaque contracting, and ensure that future agreements deliver optimal value for the Ghanaian public.
Ghana has been a member of the OGP since 2011, with Parliament playing a key role in advancing transparency reforms. The OGP Caucus continues to engage key institutions as part of its mandate to promote accountability across the public sector.
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