Deputy Minister for Transport, Hassan Sulemana Tampuli, has reiterated the government’s commitment to introducing a nationwide electric vehicle policy in Ghana.

This policy aims to reduce carbon emissions and address the emerging climate emergency.

As a signatory to the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, Ghana is taking urgent steps to transition from fossil fuel-based vehicles to electric vehicles.

The country currently has excess electricity production capacity, making it well-positioned to embrace this new system and contribute to climate change mitigation.

Hassan Sulemana Tampuli made these remarks during a consultation meeting held in Techiman, where the Ministry of Transport and its partners discussed the “E-Mobility Transportation Policy” with stakeholders in the Bono East region.

Kwasi Adu-Gyan, the Bono East Regional Minister, commended President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo-Addo and Vice President Dr. Bawumia for their vision and commitment to providing a healthy environment for the people of Ghana through the introduction of the Electric Vehicle Policy.

Mrs. Doris Duodu, Deputy Director of Renewable Energy representing the Ministry of Energy, shared that some electric vehicles are already in use in Accra.

She added that the government is also working on establishing vehicle charging points across the country, ensuring that other regions can access and utilize electric cars.