Source: tntnewspapergh.com

Tensions are running high at the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) as National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters and staff members strongly oppose a proposed appointment of Ing. Mark Baah, a known New Patriotic Party (NPP) sympathiser, as the company’s acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Mr. Baah’s initial appointment as CEO in 2021 was revoked due to some internal NPP competition, but he is now being considered for the top spot again just three months shy of retirement.

This move has sparked concerns among GRIDCo staff members and some NDC sympathisers, who argue that there are qualified NDC members who should be considered for the position.

Critics point to an NDC bigwig who is allegedly using his influence to push Mr. Baah’s appointment despite being an NPP sympathiser.

The motive of the NDC bigwig is being questioned; some NDC members think he is prioritising shared business interests over party loyalty.

The staff members are hopeful that the leadership of the NDC will heed their calls for the proposed appointment to be reconsidered. They have expressed their dissatisfaction emphasising that the energy sector should not be exposed to possible sabotage that could bring back dumsor to make the NDC government unpopular again, by appointing an NPP sympathiser to the sector.