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Energy Minister’s False Claim About New Bulk Supply Point in Kumasi Exposed
Energy and Green Transitions Minister John Abdulai Jinapor has been caught making false claims about commissioning a new Bulk Supply Point (BSP) in Kumasi, an investigation has revealed. The minister’s statement, made during an appearance on JoyNews’ Newsfile program on May 2, 2026, contradicts evidence on the ground and statements from other officials.
The controversy began when program host Samson Lardy Anyenini questioned Jinapor about his previous assurances regarding power stability in the Ashanti region, which has struggled with unreliable electricity supply for months.
“How do you want the people of Kumasi to take your assurances after you had told them long ago that the problem had been fixed and it really was not?” Anyenini asked.
In response, Jinapor claimed, “I don’t remember telling the people of Kumasi that the problem has been fully fixed. I went to Kumasi and commissioned the AKSA plant. I went there and commissioned a new Bulk Supply point and I told them we have four new programmes we intend rolling out.”
However, an investigation by Luv Fact Check Desk has determined that no new bulk supply point has been commissioned in Kumasi under Jinapor’s tenure.
According to information obtained from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), only two Bulk Supply Points currently serve Kumasi and the broader Ashanti region: the Anwomaso BSP and the Ridge BSP. While plans for a third BSP have existed for years, the project has not progressed beyond the planning stage.
A visit to the proposed site at Fromoase, along the Buoho-Offinso road, revealed only cleared land with no construction activity underway. Photographs taken on May 4, 2026, confirm the lack of development at the designated location.
Further evidence contradicting the minister’s claim came from ECG Managing Director Ing. Kwame Kpekpena. During an inspection of projects in the Ashanti region on April 23, 2026, Kpekpena explicitly stated that the government has yet to secure funding for the construction of the third BSP.
“It will be difficult to give you a timeline on the third BSP because it involves working with GRIDCo and the government. We are right now in the planning phase: we plan and then we secure funding. Because we haven’t secured funding, we cannot give an exact timeline,” Kpekpena told journalists.
The revelation raises serious concerns about transparency in government communications regarding critical infrastructure projects. The Ashanti region, one of Ghana’s most densely populated and economically significant areas, has faced persistent power supply challenges that affect both residential customers and businesses.
Energy experts have warned that the current infrastructure is insufficient to meet the region’s growing power demands. While transformer upgrades and improvements to transmission and distribution lines have been implemented, these measures alone cannot address the fundamental capacity issues facing the region.
The third BSP has been promoted as a crucial component in the long-term solution to Kumasi’s power challenges. The project would significantly increase the region’s capacity to receive and distribute power from the national grid, potentially ending the recurring outages that have plagued residents and businesses.
The minister’s false claim comes at a sensitive time, as public frustration over unreliable power supply continues to mount. Business owners in particular have complained about production losses and equipment damage resulting from frequent power fluctuations.
The Ashanti region, with Kumasi as its capital, is a major economic hub with significant industrial activities across various sectors including manufacturing, mining, and agriculture. The persistent power challenges have been cited by economic analysts as a key factor limiting the region’s growth potential.
As pressure mounts for immediate action, the government faces increasing calls to prioritize funding for the third BSP project and provide a clear timeline for its completion.
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8 Comments
Interesting to see the Energy Minister’s claims about a new bulk supply point in Kumasi proven false. Good to have fact-checking to hold officials accountable and provide accurate information to the public.
Agreed, transparency and fact-checking are crucial, especially on important energy infrastructure claims. It’s concerning if the minister made inaccurate statements.
It’s troubling to see the Energy Minister making false claims about a critical energy infrastructure project. The public deserves accurate information, not political spin, on issues that impact their daily lives.
This is a concerning development. If the Energy Minister made false claims about a new bulk supply point, it raises questions about the ministry’s transparency and accountability. Rigorous journalism is vital to hold leaders accountable.
This highlights the importance of rigorous journalism and fact-checking, especially around sensitive policy issues like energy access. It’s a good reminder to be skeptical of unverified claims, even from government officials.
Absolutely, we need a strong, independent media to investigate and report the facts, rather than just taking officials’ statements at face value. Kudos to the investigative team for uncovering the truth.
Glad to see the Disinfornation Commission looking into this issue. Reliable electricity supply is so important, and the public needs to be able to trust what their leaders are telling them.
Exactly, misleading statements on something as essential as power infrastructure erodes public trust. Thorough fact-checking is the only way to ensure the facts get out.