The Minister for Energy and Green Transitions, John Abdulai Jinapor, has cautioned State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) against the misuse of electricity, stressing that power is no longer free and must be fully paid for.
He underscored the need for a change in attitude toward electricity consumption to prevent financial challenges in the energy sector.
Speaking in an interview with Metro TV on Wednesday, March 26, the Minister warned of dire consequences if energy usage is not managed responsibly.
“Power is no longer free. Electricity is no more free, and we must all pay for the power that we use,” he stated.
Mr. Jinapor called for efficiency in power usage, particularly among SOEs, which he accused of excessive consumption without financial accountability.
“If we don’t change our attitude, we will run into huge problems,” he warned.
He urged institutions to prioritize energy conservation and payment compliance to ease pressure on the national grid and government resources. The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to enforcing payment regulations and implementing stricter measures to curb financial losses in the energy sector.
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