General News of Friday, 12 October 2018Source: rainbowradioonline.comAkufo-Addo lied over $7bn savings on renegotiated energy deals - Minority slamsPresident Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-AddoThe Minority in Parliament has described as false claims made by President Akufo-Addo that his administration saved the country $7 billion after it renegotiated power deals signed by the Mahama Administration. Minority Spokesperson on Energy, Adams Mutawakilu says the claims by the president are untrue and has therefore challenged the president to provide evidence to buttress his claims. Speaking at the Financial Times Africa Summit in London last week, the president said his government reviewed 24 power purchase agreements, which has led to some savings for the country. “You can’t be talking about savings without talking about the potential benefits. If we exploit this market and can put this power into use by exporting it I believe we will earn more.

Source: GhanaWeb October 12, 2018 19:52 UTC