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  • “I haven’t experienced the worst part of dumsor because I use solar power” – Prof. Stephen Adei

    “I haven’t experienced the worst part of dumsor because I use solar power” – Prof. Stephen Adei

    Prof. Stephen Adei, former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), shared that he has largely been unaffected by the recent power crisis, or ‘dumsor,’ due to his reliance on solar panels.

    He revealed that around 95% of his energy needs are met by solar power, effectively shielding him from the disruptions experienced by many Ghanaians.

    During an interview with GHOne TV, Prof. Adei expressed astonishment at the government’s apparent hesitancy to encourage widespread adoption of solar energy among the populace.

    The power crises, let me confess that I havent experienced the worse part of it much, because myself personally am on solar.

    “Let me confess that I haven’t experienced the worst part of the power crisis personally because I am on solar power,” he said. “However, let me say that it’s amazing why the government is not encouraging the use of solar, because I don’t have to rely on ECG, and my solar provides me with power about 95 percent of the time.”

    “I think that, again, this is one of the issues where being transparent about what is really happening is better than leaving room for speculation about whether it is dumsor or sordum,” Prof. Adei remarked.

  • My solar panels shield me from dumsor – Prof. Adei

    My solar panels shield me from dumsor – Prof. Adei

    Former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission (NDPC), Prof. Stephen Adei, has shared how he has managed to navigate through Ghana’s recent power crisis (dumsor).

    According to him a significant 95% of his energy needs are met through solar power, effectively shielding him from the disruptions faced by many Ghanaians.

    During an interview with GHOne TV, he expressed his astonishment at the government’s apparent reluctance to promote the adoption of solar energy across the nation.

    Prof. Adei urged key stakeholders in Ghana’s power sector, including the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), the Volta River Authority (VRA), and the Minister for Energy, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, to tackle the issue of dumsor transparently to facilitate better planning for citizens.

    “Let me confess that I haven’t experienced the worst part of the power crisis personally because I am on solar power, however, let me say that it’s amazing why the government is not encouraging the use of solar, because I don’t have to rely on ECG, and my solar provides me with power about 95 percent of the time.”

    “I think that, again, this is one of the issues where being transparent about what is really happening is better than leaving room for speculation about whether it is dumsor or sordum,” Prof. Adei remarked.

  • “I am surprised” – Veep of GhCCI expresses shock over Prof. Adei’s road contracts bribery claims

    “I am surprised” – Veep of GhCCI expresses shock over Prof. Adei’s road contracts bribery claims

    Vice Chairman of the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry, Nana Opare Kwafo I, and also holding the position of Kyidomhene of Aburi Atwiesin, have expressed their astonishment at the accusations made by former GIMPA Rector, Prof. Stephen Adei.

    Prof. Adei had raised concerns about the role of bribery in the process of awarding road contracts in Ghana.

    Prof. Adei had voiced his concerns regarding corruption within the road contract award process and revealed information indicating that individuals vying for road contracts were allegedly required to pay a one million Ghanaian cedi bribe upfront.

    The Ministry of Roads and Highways issued a statement refuting the allegations, emphasising that the procedures leading to the award of road contracts are transparent, open, competitive, and adhere to Ghana’s legal framework.

    Furthermore, they have called upon the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) to conduct an investigation into the matter.

    Nana Opare Kwafo I expressed his endorsement of the Roads and Highways Minister, Kwasi Amoako-Attah’s decision to involve EOCO in a comprehensive inquiry into Prof. Stephen Adei’s claims.

    He stated, “I am surprised about Prof. Adei’s allegations; he is a friend, his allegations need to be investigated, and I am glad the Minister of Roads has referred the case to EOCO for further investigations.”

    Nana Opare Kwafo I raised questions about the feasibility of contractors paying such a substantial bribe, given that some contractors have not been paid for several years.

    “In recent times, we contractors have not been paid, and how will a contractor get such an amount to even pay the government? We have done contracts for over 3 years, and I am part of them; we haven’t been paid, and I think Prof. Adei should have fished out the contractor who paid the government to be prosecuted.”

    During a conference organised by the Ghana Chamber of Construction Industry in Accra, Nana Opare Kwafo proposed that Prof. Adei disclose the identity of the contractor who is believed to have paid a bribe to the government.

    This, he suggested, would enable the initiation of the necessary legal actions.

  • Akufo-Addo governance: God forbid! ‘That we allow you tell us who should be our next president’ – Prof Adei

    Akufo-Addo governance: God forbid! ‘That we allow you tell us who should be our next president’ – Prof Adei

    Former Chairman of the National Development Planning Commission, Prof. Stephen Adei, has strongly criticised President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for the current state of affairs in Ghana.

    In a TV3 interview shared on X on October 20, 2023, Prof. Adei expressed his disappointment, noting that President Akufo-Addo has let down the hopes of Ghanaians who had anticipated a genuine transformation of the country during his tenure.

    Furthermore, the aggrieved professor continued that the government and its cohorts seem to influence Ghanaians on who to choose as their next president.

    “They think that Ghana is for them and without them, Ghana would not be there. And even some of them think they can tell us who should be our next president. God forbid!” he added.

    that unless significant changes occur in the time remaining for Akufo-Addo’s term, he may be remembered as one of the poorest-performing presidents in the nation’s history.

    “One of the greatest disappointments of Nana Akufo-Addo’s regime is that, honestly, he raised the hope of Ghanaians.

    Ghanaians expected that they had gotten a leader with a vision, with charisma, and with determination, and it seems if he doesn’t redeem himself in the next 14 months, he would go down in history as one of the most disappointing leaders,” he said.

    The former chairman of the NDPC indicated that what gets to him the most is “the corruption, the arrogance”.

    During his discussion on the matter of corruption in the awarding of government contracts, including road projects, Prof. Adei, a former Director-General and Rector of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, made these statements.

    He conveyed that if the president is cognizant of the questionable dealings transpiring within his administration, he should feel a sense of shame.

    “This road contract would be given to you, provided you put one million upfront, not after you have gotten the money. This is what Akufo-Addo must be thinking about and if he knows about it, he must be ashamed.

    “That now his people demand from you a certain amount before you would be considered for a job. Why? Because when they get it, whether the government pays you or not, they have gotten their money. It is as if people are in a hurry to loot the country before the end of Akufo-Addo’s term,” he added.

  • Prof. Stephen Adei collaborates with Chirano Gold Mines to introduce literacy programs in local communities

    Prof. Stephen Adei collaborates with Chirano Gold Mines to introduce literacy programs in local communities

    Chirano Gold Mines Limited has partnered with Prof Emeritus Stephen Adei to introduce an innovative literacy program that seeks to teach children as young as six years old how to read in less than six months.

    The program commences by familiarizing students with specific English language keywords through the use of word-bearing cards over a designated timeframe.

    Subsequently, students are given the opportunity to read a book exclusively composed of the keywords they have learned.

    During the launch event, Prof Emeritus Stephen Adei expressed his excitement about the program’s capacity to reshape the futures of children in the communities it serves and to put an end to what he characterized as “schooling without learning.”

    “Literacy is the key to unlocking a world of opportunities. By teaching children how to read effectively, we empower them with the tools they need to succeed in life,” he said.

    The heart of this program lies in Prof Adei’s innovative teaching method, which is designed to accelerate the learning process. With an emphasis on a simple and interactive teaching technique, Prof Adei believes that children will be able to grasp reading skills at an unprecedented pace. 

    “Our approach combines the best practices from around the world to ensure that every child can read confidently, no matter their background,” he explained.

    The general manager of Chirano Gold Mines, Stephen Asante Yamoah, reaffirmed the firm’s dedication to the communities it supports. 

    He emphasised that one of their corporate social responsibility initiatives’ main pillars is education. 

    “We believe that investing in education is an investment in the future of these communities. By partnering with Prof Adei on this literacy program, we aim to create a brighter future for the children in our catchment areas,” said Yamoah.

    The first phase of the programme will concentrate on the 20 communities around Chirano Gold Mines’ primary schools.

    The company is committed to offering essential resources and assistance, including the necessary educational materials, to ensure the program’s effectiveness. Both teachers and community members eagerly anticipate observing the program’s positive influence and hold high hopes for its potential to significantly enhance literacy rates among the younger generation.

    Teachers, parents, and community leaders have commended Chirano Gold Mines and Prof Emeritus Stephen Adei for their unwavering commitment to advancing education in the area.

    They see this literacy initiative as a sign of hope that will equip the next generation with necessary abilities and opportunities for a more promising future.

  • Ofori-Atta has more integrity than 99% of politicians – Prof. Stephen Adei

    Professor Stephen Adei, a former board chairman of the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA), has voiced his disappointment with the way some Members of Parliament (MP) called for the ouster of Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta.

    Earlier this month, 98 Majority NPP MPs attended a news conference in Parliament and asked that President Akufo-Addo remove his cousin from his position due to what they called economic incompetence.

    Subsequently, the minority in parliament submitted a resolution of censure to demand the resignation of the minister.

    However, Prof. Adei is not pleased with how the calls for Ofori-removal Atta’s have evolved.

    He claims that there are other ways to resolve the impeachment-related issues than to damage Mr. Ofori- Atta’s well-deserved reputation.

    Prof Adei said, “Our leaders [Members of Parliament] must be very careful when they want to impugn the person’s integrity and almost branding him as a thief. I have no doubt at all that Mr. Ken Ofori-Atta has more integrity than 99 percent of all politicians I know in Ghana.”

    The former GIMPA Rector stated on Upfront on Wednesday that two of the seven accusations made against the Minister by the Minority MPs were particularly concerning.

    He noted that the accusation is a dent on his high-earned reputation.

    “The charges on conflict of interest and the fact that he was supposed to have stashed some 100 million dollars elsewhere which impugn on his integrity. I have known Mr. Ofori-Atta for almost 23 years, I can say that he is a friend, a businessman of high integrity and therefore, for me, those two charges were very troubling.

    “I believe that the NPP came into power over-committing themselves, there is over-borrowing and you know, you might disagree with policy and of course, there were internal and external factors, but I do not think that it is fair to impugn on the integrity of Ken Ofori-Atta. I know him personally as a Christian, as a businessman and as a politician.”

    “If there is anybody in Ghana I can vouch for, none of his accusers can stand his integrity,” he added.

    Touching on some key policies in the proposed 2023 budget, he disagreed with the proposed 2.5% VAT increment.