In a bold step towards promoting clean and sustainable transportation, the government has announced plans to introduce solar-powered electric vehicles (EVs) for ministers and heads of public agencies.

The initiative, which forms part of Ghana’s broader Green Transition Strategy, is aimed at reducing the country’s carbon emissions, cutting dependence on fossil fuels, and fostering climate resilience.

Speaking at the Government Accountability Series in Accra, Minister for Energy and Green Transition, John Abdulai Jinapor, revealed that the first batch of EVs is already being procured for government use.

“As part of government efforts, we are importing the first EV vehicles for government agencies,” Mr Jinapor said. “Very soon, you will see ministers driving EVs. We will roll it out to other departments, and heads of agencies will be driving EVs powered by solar power.”

According to the Minister, the transition to electric mobility is not just about modernising government transport fleets but setting the tone for a national shift towards cleaner technologies.

“We will, in collaboration with the private sector, extend this to commercial drivers and other users so that EVs become a norm as far as the nation is concerned,” he added.

The move aligns with Ghana’s commitment to the global climate action agenda and the push for renewable energy adoption in all sectors of the economy. It also complements ongoing efforts to develop green infrastructure, including EV charging stations and solar energy solutions.

The government believes this policy will not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions but also lower transportation costs in the long term and position Ghana as a regional leader in sustainable transport.