A lecturer at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Dr James Kwabena Bomfeh Jnr, popularly known as Kabila, has slammed the government over what he describes as “gimmickry” in Ghana’s governance, following recent developments involving the leadership of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo).

Speaking on JoyNews’ AM Show on Monday, April 27, 2026, Dr Bomfeh questioned the circumstances surrounding reports that the Minister of Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, had directed GRIDCo’s Chief Executive Officer, Ing Mark Awuah Baah, to step aside.

He alleged that the GRIDCo CEO is already due for retirement in June 2026 and had earlier been asked to proceed on leave as part of the transition process.

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“I don’t know why it has even come up that he has been fired. The man is due for retirement in June. Earlier this year, he was given a letter to proceed on leave pending retirement in April. We are already at the end of April, so what has this got to do with the current challenges we are facing?” Dr Bomfeh quizzed.

His remarks come amid ongoing concerns over power outages across the country and a reported shakeup in the leadership of the power generation sector.

Dr Bomfeh argued that linking the CEO’s departure to the power crisis without clarity amounts to political theatrics.

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He urged authorities to demonstrate consistency and transparency in governance.

“The gimmickry in our governance and politics must stop,” he stressed.

He also pointed to what he described as inconsistencies in government actions.

He cited a previous directive banning official birthday celebrations, contrasting it with a recent high-profile celebration attended by top government officials.

“This is where it gets serious, even with small things like birthday celebrations, there is no consistency,” he said.

Dr Bomfeh further challenged authorities to outline concrete actions if the CEO’s exit is indeed related to the ongoing power outages.

“If he has been asked to step aside because he is complicit in what we are going through, what happens next?

“Does it end there? What measures are being taken? We cannot continue with theatrics and expect serious outcomes,” he said.

Kabila emphasised the need for accountability and decisive action in addressing the country’s energy challenges, warning against reducing critical national issues to mere public discourse without follow-throughs.

“The theatrics, the jokes, the playfulness; it must end somewhere. We should be serious about these things,” he stated.

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