Tag Archives: John Jinapor

Former Deputy Minister of Power, John Jinapor has dismissed claims that the erstwhile Mahama administration signed power purchase agreements that cost the country over $320 million. The Chairman of the Mines and Energy Committee of Parliament, Samuel Atta Kyea, at a press briefing on Wednesday, June 14, accused the NDC …

The Minority in Parliament has condemned the treatment of some illegal miners, who were reportedly arrested on a concession belonging to AngloGold on July 15. According to the Minority, the military’s response to the offenders was abusive and inhumane.   Addressing the press on Tuesday, Ranking Member on the Mines …

The Minority in Parliament has asked President Akufo-Addo to immediately dissolve his Economic Management Team over the wobbling cedi. According to the Minority, the rising prices of fuel in the country is as a result of the depreciation of the local currency rather than rising prices of crude on the …

The Minority in Parliament has noted with grave concern, about what he describes as “steep and astronomical increases” in service and other related charges within the Electricity sector averaging at almost 100%.   Speaking on behalf of the minority, Member of parliament  for Yapei-Kusawgu and also the Ranking member Mines …

Former Deputy Minister for Energy and Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, John Jinapor, has asked Ghanaians to brace up for more fuel increment in the coming days. According to him, most of taxes and levies imposed on petroleum products by the government are absurd and needs to be scrapped. …

Ranking Member on Parliament’s Energy Committee, John Jinapor has stated that threats by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Godfred Yeboah Dame, on signatories to the terminated agreement between the Government of Ghana (GoG) and Ghana Power Generation Company (GPGC) will not help in resolving the issue. “You can …

Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency has debunked claims by government that recent economic hardships are a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to John Jinapor the problem is a result of mismanagement of state funds, as well as incessant borrowing by the current administration. “There’s been an attempt to …