Franklin Cudjoe, President of Imani Africa, has come out in support of Dubik Mahama, the former CEO of the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), stating that he believes Mahama did a good job during his tenure until sabotage made it impossible for him to continue. Cudjoe’s comments come after Mahama’s sudden resignation, which didn’t surprise him due to the frustration Mahama faced, including being instructed to buy fuel from specific entities.
According to Cudjoe, working in state institutions requires spiritual backing, and Mahama once confided in him that he would resign if he lost President Akufo-Addo’s support. Cudjoe alleged that deliberate sabotage occurred during Ghana’s severe power outages, or “dumsor,” because Mahama was substantially raising revenue when the sabotage started.
Mahama’s resignation, effective two weeks from the date of his letter, followed a challenging two-year tenure. Despite issues like prepaid meter billing system problems and a GH¢10.21 billion loss in 2022, he retrieved over GH¢2 billion in debt in just one month.
Cudjoe likened Mahama’s situation to a sink that had sunk for too long, saying it was time for him to leave. Mahama expressed gratitude to the Board and President Akufo-Addo for the opportunity to serve.
Not everyone shares Cudjoe’s positive view of Mahama’s tenure. Atik Mohammed, former General Secretary of the People’s National Convention, criticized Mahama and the ECG for frequent power cuts, calling them “incompetent”.
The ECG attributed the power cuts to faulty transformers and overload in the system, as well as technical challenges. However, Atik argued that the company should have anticipated these issues.
Cudjoe’s comments highlight the challenges Mahama faced, including sabotage and frustration. Mahama’s resignation has sparked debate about the ECG’s performance and the challenges facing Ghana’s power sector.
The Electricity Company of Ghana faces significant challenges in providing reliable power to its customers. Mahama’s successor will need to address these issues and improve the company’s performance.
Cudjoe’s support for Mahama underscores the complexities of working in state institutions. Spiritual backing, according to Cudjoe, is essential for success in such roles.
