The Independent Power Generators Ghana (IPGG) has praised President Akufo-Addo for his directive to the Volta River Authority (VRA) to cease the exportation of electricity to neighbouring nations like Togo and Burkina Faso.

Acknowledging that this move may not entirely resolve the ongoing energy crisis, IPGG noted that it would undoubtedly offer some relief and stability within the domestic market.

Mr Samuel Atta Akyea, the Chairman of the Energy Committee of Parliament, disclosed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, that President Akufo-Addo had instructed VRA to reduce electricity exports to neighbouring countries due to the intermittent power outages, commonly referred to as 'dumsor'.

In a statement by Dr Elikplim Kwabla Apetorgbor, CEO of IPGG, the group expressed satisfaction with the president's decision, stating, “We are gladdened that H.E. the President is reported by the Chairman of Parliament’s Committee on Energy, Hon. Samuel Atta Akyea, who doubles as the MP for Abuakwa South, as having ordered the VRA to suspend electricity export to our neighbours”. 

“This action will go a long way in providing some respite and stability to the domestic market by increasing supply, even though it may not solve the power supply challenge entirely”, the IPGG CEO said. 

“It is, thus, important and appropriate to commend H.E. the president of the republic for prioritising the domestic market which I the right thinking to do at this critical moment,” the statement added.