Ex-former President Mahama blames Ghana's power crisis on misuse of funds from a 2015 energy act.

Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama blamed the current power crisis on mismanagement of funds from the Energy Sector Levy Act (ESLA) after his administration. Implemented in 2015, the ESLA aimed to stabilize the energy sector and ensure reliable power supply. However, Mahama claims the funds were not used as intended, leading to significant debts and power shortages. The government now owes Independent Power Producers (IPPs) $1.2 billion, exacerbating the crisis. The minority leader in Parliament has criticized both administrations for shifting blame and urged the new government to address the issues and fulfill campaign promises.

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