President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to tackling Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing the return of intermittent power outages, known as Dumsor.
Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana, President Mahama acknowledged the pressing issues within the energy sector and assured Ghanaians that his administration is working tirelessly to stabilize the situation.
“We are assuming office at a critical time in our nation’s history. Ghana is faced with significant challenges. But that is exactly the reason why you elected us,” President Mahama said.
“We will transparently let you understand what those challenges are and we will take responsibility for solving them.”
President Mahama urged citizens not to lose hope, emphasizing that proactive measures are being implemented to avert potential power shortages and ensure a reliable supply of electricity.
“There is a threat of power outages but my brothers and sisters, don’t despair. You elected us to solve the problems not to put the blame on anybody else,” he said.
In a related development, the West African Gas Pipeline Company (WAPCo) has agreed to postpone its planned pipeline maintenance by two weeks, averting an imminent power crisis in Ghana.
This decision follows intense negotiations led by a technical committee established by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah