NPP wants Mahama to fail, but we will deliver – Richard Gyan Mensah

Deputy Energy Minister Designate, Richard Gyan Mensah, has reassured Ghanaians of President John Mahama's commitment to resolving the country's energy crisis, vowing that his administration will work tirelessly to stabilise the power sector.

Speaking to ChannelOne News following the President’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), Richard Gyan Mensah accused the Minority in Parliament of deliberately scheming to see President Mahama fail in his efforts to end the frequent power outages, popularly known as ‘Dumsor’.

He expressed confidence in the major plans being implemented at the Energy Ministry, stating that he is optimistic about the sector’s recovery after his recent visits following his nomination as Deputy Minister.

"[President John Mahama] gave a picture of what he came to meet and provided assurances of what he is going to do in terms of resetting the country.

"I heard my colleagues make some remarks, especially regarding the issue of DUMSOR. This is what I perceive: there was a deliberate plan by the NPP to ensure that President Mahama fails when he came to power.

"I am assuring the people of Ghana that there is so much good work the new NDC administration is going to do for the people of Ghana."

Richard Gyan Mensah, who is also a second-term Member of Parliament for Gomoa West, described President Mahama’s address as the best he has ever witnessed in Parliament, praising its clarity and directness.

“This is the fifth State of the Nation Address I have witnessed, and I can boldly say it is the best one ever delivered since I became a Member of Parliament. The President was very straight to the point.”

Richard Gyan Mensah was recently nominated by President Mahama as Deputy Energy Minister. He successfully underwent vetting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, and is now awaiting swearing-in.