The NPP Minority Caucus has rebuffed President Mahama’s claims of resolving Ghana’s power crisis, known as “dumsor,” urging him to publish a load-shedding timetable. Former Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam stressed that intermittent outages are still affecting citizens and businesses deeply. The Minority called on the government to take immediate action to address the implications of ongoing electricity shortages.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for asserting that his administration resolved Ghana’s power crisis, referred to as “dumsor,” in 2016. During a recent session in Parliament, former Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam challenged the President to publish a load-shedding schedule, noting that intermittent power outages continue to disrupt the lives of Ghanaians.
Dr. Amin Adam emphasized the negative impact of the power crisis on livelihoods, stating, “Mr. President, you did not fix ‘dumsor’ as you claimed in your address. Your record on ‘dumsor’ is abysmal, unlike your predecessor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who kept the lights on.” He expressed concern over the return of power outages which create anxiety for citizens and threaten businesses.
The Minority Caucus highlighted the challenges faced by small enterprises that depend on reliable electricity access. Dr. Amin Adam remarked, “Many people and businesses have already felt the pinch and the pain of living with the current ‘dumsor.'” He noted the increasing use of generators by businesses as a coping mechanism.
To address the ongoing situation, the NPP Minority has urged the government to release a formal load-shedding timetable. Dr. Amin Adam stated, “To mitigate the impact of these erratic power supplies, we, the Mighty Minority, call on the government to publish a load-shedding timetable to help people and businesses plan effectively and offset some of the losses the economy is currently suffering from.”
In summary, the NPP Minority Caucus has vehemently rebutted President Mahama’s claims of resolving the power crisis in Ghana. They have called for transparency through the publication of a load-shedding timetable to assist individuals and businesses in navigating the repercussions of ongoing power outages. The remarks underscore the significant challenges that continued electricity instability poses to the economy and daily life in Ghana.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
