A dire warning has been issued by the Institute for Energy Security (IES) about an impending power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ which threatens to plunge Ghana into darkness.
The crisis is attributed to a severe fuel shortage, with the country’s current fuel stock critically low, leaving only five hours of fuel supply remaining.
John Abdulai Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, raised concerns about the looming crisis after President John Dramani Mahama’s inauguration in Accra on Tuesday, January 7, 2024.
Jinapor criticized the outgoing administration for failing to secure sufficient fuel, leaving the incoming government in a vulnerable position.
Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of the IES, echoed Jinapor’s concerns, highlighting the fragile state of Ghana’s power sector.
He attributed the crisis to systemic inefficiencies and poor planning, stressing the urgent need for reforms to prevent prolonged power outages.
Ghana’s reliance on natural gas and the lack of adequate backup or stock of liquid fuel have left the country exposed to potential power outages. The IES and other stakeholders are calling for decisive action to address the situation and stabilize the country’s power supply.
The IES Executive Director appealed to the Mahama administration to take immediate action, stating, “So we will appeal to the men in charge today to get back to work and start work as soon as possible. Either than that, we are largely exposed.”
Source: OccupyGh.com
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