Private legal practitioner Martin Kpebu has urged the Ghanaian government to accelerate its participation in discussions about renewable energy and shift from fossil fuels.

Speaking on KeyPoints on TV3 on June 21, 2025, Kpebu stated that while Ghana still depends heavily on crude oil, global energy trends rapidly move toward solar, wind, and other clean alternatives.

He advised the government to pay attention to more renewable sources of energy instead of depending on fuels.

“Governments should engage the citizenry more on how we are transitioning from crude oil to non-fossil fuels,” he asserted.

His comments come as concerns have been raised about the prices of fuel products amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Experts have warned of potentially severe economic repercussions for Ghana if the war escalates, since the country is heavily dependent on imported fuels for its subsistence.

However, Kpebu pointed to the United Kingdom’s shift toward renewable energy, particularly in the North Sea, which has led to a decline in investment in oil and gas.

“The UK government is very clear that for them, it’s renewables; solar, wind, et cetera,” he explained.

He urged Ghana to learn from the UK’s approach, not only by developing a clear-cut renewable energy policy but also by ensuring the process is transparent and inclusive.
He referenced UK initiatives led by figures like Ed Miliband to encourage widespread adoption of home solar panels.

“There is a rooftop solar revolution in the UK. That’s what we also need to do, observe their conversation and replicate it,” he suggested.

Meanwhile, in a marked escalation, President Trump said he authorised U.S. military strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, on June 21–22, 2025. These strikes involved 30,000-pound “bunker-buster” bombs delivered by B‑2 stealth bombers, along with Tomahawk missiles from submarines.

Trump declared the operation a “spectacular military success,” stating it “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear program while warning of potential further action unless Tehran ceased escalation.

In the aftermath, Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli sites, and potentially U.S. forces in the region, prompting heightened regional alert and demands for de-escalation.

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