President John Dramani Mahama has called for immediate action to address Ghana’s looming power crisis, describing the situation as more severe than anticipated.
On his first day in office following his inauguration on January 7, 2025, the President issued strict directives to prevent further hardships for Ghanaians.
During a meeting with a World Bank delegation, President Mahama underscored the critical need to stabilise the energy sector.
“The transition has been smooth, but unexpected challenges in the energy sector require urgent attention. Ghana has the expertise to resolve this quickly and restore stability,” he assured.
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has also urged the new administration to act decisively to avert an impending energy crisis, popularly known as “dumsor.”
Concerns about the crisis were earlier raised by John Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei-Kusawgu.
Jinapor revealed that Ghana’s fuel reserves are critically low, with only five hours of supply remaining. He criticised the outgoing administration for its failure to ensure sufficient fuel stock, leaving the incoming government to navigate a precarious situation.
President Mahama’s firm response signals his determination to tackle the crisis head-on, prioritising energy security as a key focus of his administration.
Stakeholders and citizens alike now await the government’s next steps to restore confidence and ensure uninterrupted power supply.
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