By Ashiadey Dotse
President John Dramani Mahama has reassured Ghanaians of his government’s commitment to solving the nation’s energy problems and preventing power outages, commonly known as “Dumsor.”
Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on Thursday, January 9, President Mahama admitted the challenges in the energy sector but promised swift action to stabilize the situation.
He urged citizens not to lose hope, emphasizing that his administration is implementing solutions to ensure a steady electricity supply despite ongoing difficulties.
“There is a threat of power outages, but my brothers and sisters, don’t despair. You elected us to solve these problems, not to shift blame. I can assure you that we will make sure your lights stay on,” the President said.
This assurance comes at a time of growing concerns over fuel shortages for thermal plants and delayed maintenance of the West African Gas Pipeline, which could worsen Ghana’s electricity crisis.
In response, the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has postponed its planned pipeline maintenance by two weeks after intense negotiations led by a technical committee chaired by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.
The Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) had earlier warned that the pipeline maintenance, combined with ongoing fuel shortages, posed a serious threat to the country’s power generation capacity.
President Mahama assured Ghanaians that his administration would remain transparent about the challenges and work tirelessly to ensure reliable electricity for all.
