Deputy Minister for Energy and Green Transition, Hon. Richard Gyan-Mensah, has underscored Ghana’s leadership in promoting transparency and accountability in the power sector. He made the remarks during a high-level panel organized by Energy for Growth Hub on the sidelines of the Open Government Partnership (OGP) Global Summit in Spain.
Speaking at the session themed “Transparent Contracts for Climate and Growth: Making Power Deals Public,” Hon. Gyan-Mensah joined global leaders, policymakers, and energy experts to discuss how open contracting in the power sector can drive climate goals and sustainable economic growth.
Advancing Transparency in Power Procurement
The Deputy Minister highlighted Ghana’s latest milestone—the Energy Commission (Planning and Competitive Procurement of Additional Electricity Generation Capacity) Regulations, 2025 (L.I. 2508) which requires all new power generation projects to go through a competitive bidding process.
“L.I. 2508 marks a major shift in our energy governance framework. It promotes transparency, ensures value for money, and strengthens public trust in our power purchase agreements,” he stated. “Transparent, well-structured power transactions are key to achieving affordable and reliable electricity for all.”
Civil Society’s Role in Reform
Hon. Gyan-Mensah also emphasized Ghana’s inclusive approach to renegotiating existing Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), noting that the government appointed a civil society leader to chair the renegotiation team.
“Having a respected civil society leader lead the PPA renegotiation process signaled our commitment to fairness and accountability,” he explained. “It was not merely a government process—it was a national one. The exercise has already improved contract terms and is expected to lower long-term electricity generation costs.”
He further appealed to international partners to provide reforming nations like Ghana with financial, technical, and institutional support to sustain progress on transparency and climate initiatives.
International Praise for Ghana’s Leadership
Ghana’s presentation drew commendation from summit participants, who recognized the country as a leading example in open contracting and energy governance reform.
The OGP Global Summit 2025 convened heads of government, civil society organizations, and development partners to promote transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement in governance worldwide.
