The Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, has revealed plans by the government to introduce an online platform that will make all Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) publicly accessible.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!This initiative is part of broader reforms aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in Ghana’s energy sector. According to the Minister, the move is intended to simplify access to power-sector contracts and rebuild public trust in how energy resources are managed.
Mr Jinapor noted that PPAs, which have often been criticised for lacking transparency, will now be open for public scrutiny. He stressed that the new system will allow any interested individual to easily access and download these agreements.
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 Parliament’s oversight responsibility to evaluate Ghana’s adherence to 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, underscored the need for institutional reforms that enhance disclosure within the energy sector. He disclosed that there are ongoing proposals to extend the mandate of the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) to include the publication of PPAs.
Mr Jinapor further explained that all power agreements are already submitted to Parliament for approval, adding that recent measures—such as the passage of a Legislative Instrument to regulate procurement—demonstrate the government’s commitment to improving governance in the sector.
The planned digital portal is expected to tackle longstanding concerns about secrecy in power-sector contracts, which experts say have contributed to inefficiencies and increased costs for consumers.
Calls for greater transparency have intensified in recent years, particularly following disputes such as the 2017 termination of a deal involving the Ghana Power Generating Company, which resulted in international arbitration with Trafigura.
With the introduction of the portal, the Ministry aims to ensure openness in future agreements, reduce risks linked to opaque contracting, and secure better value for the Ghanaian public.
Ghana, a member of the OGP since 2011, continues to work through Parliament and key institutions to strengthen accountability and transparency across its governance systems.