Experts on energy issues have raised concerns about the potential effects of nuclear energy on Ghana’s economy and Africa’s future, urging the continent to reconsider its energy strategies.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on January 23, 2025, Alberta Kpeleku, representing 360 Human Rights and the Ghana Anti-Nuclear Movement, highlighted the environmental, health, and economic risks associated with nuclear power.
She stressed the dangers of nuclear accidents, radioactive waste, and long-term contamination, along with health implications such as cancer and genetic damage. Kpeleku emphasized, “It’s time to reevaluate our reliance on nuclear power due to its hidden and devastating consequences.”