Ghana Minister Resigns Over “Unsatisfactory Handling” Of Electricity Crisis

Ghana’s power minister has resigned for unsatisfactory handling of an electricity crisis that caused years of frequent blackouts and hurt to the West African country’s economy, two government sources said.

Kwabena Donkor submitted his resignation on Thursday to President John Mahama after talks at the presidency a day earlier, a source close to the presidency told Reuters.

“The president was unhappy with his performance, particularly in handling the crisis. He has accepted the resignation and thanked him for his service,” the source said.

“The president wants to ensure that people entrusted with responsibility deliver and Donkor is no exception,” another government source said, adding that Mahama would have dismissed the minister if he had not resigned.

In a nationwide speech on New Year’s eve, Mahama said he would ensure that appointees uphold their promises to the citizenry.

“Those who fall short of that commitment have been, and will continue to be asked to tender their resignations and relieved of their responsibilities,” he said.

Transport Minister Dzifa Attivor stepped down last week after her ministry overspent nearly $1 million to paint more than 100 buses in national colours and with portraits of the country’s recent leaders.

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