Tensions are mounting at the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) as staff members oppose the proposed appointment of Ing. Mark Baah, a known sympathizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), as the company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Ing. Baah was initially appointed as CEO in 2020 following the general elections.
However, his appointment was revoked due to internal competition among NPP members, with a candidate endorsed by the Okyehene taking precedence.
Despite his strong affiliations with the NPP and lack of support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), there are now renewed efforts to position him as CEO.
The push for Baah’s appointment is reportedly being spearheaded by former GRIDCo CEO Mr Amuna, who served under the NDC administration and has personal ties to former President John Dramani Mahama.
Critics allege that Mr Amuna, despite being a supposed NDC supporter, is using his influence to favour Baah due to shared interests in contracts awarded to third-party companies.
Baah, who is only three months away from retirement, is being fast-tracked for the CEO position, raising concerns among GRIDCo staff and NDC sympathizers.
They argue that more qualified candidates aligned with the NDC should be considered for the role.
The staff are particularly concerned about the potential consolidation of alleged wrongdoings by the NPP within the energy sector should Baah assume office.
They accuse Mr Amuna of compromising the selection process to further his interests and leveraging his ties with the presidency to influence the decision.
Mr Amuna, who remained in office for over a year after the NDC lost power in 2016, later served as an advisor to Boakye Agyarko at the Ministry of Energy.
He is also alleged to have provided information for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s energy-related lectures, which earned him recognition within NPP circles.
In response to these developments, GRIDCo staff affiliated with the NDC are reportedly planning a protest march to the Ministry of Energy to express their dissatisfaction.
They insist that the energy sector must not be further politicized through the appointment of a figure with strong NPP ties.
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