Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh challenges those calling for an ECG load-shedding timetable to create their own schedules.
This comes amid ongoing power challenges in the Greater Accra Region, affecting individuals and businesses. Despite pressure, ECG maintains no official “dumsor” situation, deeming a timetable unnecessary.
The opposition NDC and other figures urge ECG to release a schedule, urging the ruling NPP to acknowledge the power crisis.
Yet, addressing reporters during the NPP campaign team inauguration in the Ashanti Region, Dr. Opoku Prempeh challenged critics. He questioned the need for a timetable when ECG denies its existence.
“Ask those who want it to bring it if there is. I haven’t seen any timetable. The ECG says that there’s no timetable coming, why do you want to bring a timetable, for what purpose? Why would somebody wake up and wish evil and wish bad for the country? When it is not planned, you can’t tell the person.”
Dr. Opoku Prempeh reassured the public that measures are underway to tackle the power sector’s current challenges.
Background on “Dumsor”
Dumsor” is a term commonly used in Ghana to describe the frequent and unpredictable power outages experienced across the country. The term, which originated from the Akan language, loosely translates to “off and on.” These power cuts have been a persistent issue in Ghana for several years, affecting homes, businesses, and public services.
The causes of dumsor are multifaceted, including inadequate infrastructure, insufficient generation capacity, fuel shortages, and financial challenges within the energy sector. The impact of dumsor on daily life in Ghana is significant, disrupting businesses, causing inconvenience to households, and hindering economic growth.
Efforts by successive governments to address the dumsor phenomenon have included investments in new power plants, infrastructure upgrades, and initiatives to diversify the energy mix. Despite these efforts, dumsor continues to be a recurring challenge, highlighting the complexities of managing Ghana’s energy sector.
