There will be no 'dumsor' - President Mahama assures Ghanaians

President John Dramani Mahama has assured Ghanaians that efforts will be made to resolve the looming power crisis and ensure a steady electricity supply.

Speaking at the 92nd Jalsa in Gomoa Pomadze, Winneba, on January 9, 2025, Mahama addressed the warnings issued by John Jinapor regarding the insufficient fuel for power supply.

He outlined the necessary steps to prevent power blackouts, emphasising the critical need for a steady fuel supply to maintain consistent electricity generation.

He stated that his predecessor had failed to make provisions for such eventualities, which led to the current alarm over potential power outages, locally known as dumsor.

“Normally to forestall blackouts because of the loss of almost 2000 megawatts of power, we have to make provision for fuel and this is light crude oil, heavy fuel oil and distillate fuel. Unfortunately, enough provision was not made for this eventuality. When the fuel arrives, it takes time to import in three weeks to place an order and get it delivered,” he said.

Mahama continued, “And when it arrives, you have to treat the fuel for another week and a half to make it ready for use in the generating plants and so 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 anyone else or to shoulder you with those problems.”

Reiterating his commitment to his reset agenda, Mahama highlighted the ongoing efforts by his administration to ensure a stable and consistent supply of electricity across the country.

He added that the progressive consultations conducted with stakeholders so far have generated positive ideas that will lead to fruitful outcomes and improvements in the energy sector.

“Yesterday I called a meeting of all the stakeholders in the electricity value chain and they have been sitting since yesterday to come out with innovative solutions so that we are able to keep the lights on. I can assure you with some of the ideas they have come up with, we will make sure that your lights stay on and that we do not have dumsor as you popularly call it,” Mahama disclosed.

The Member of Parliament for the Yapei-Kusawgu Constituency in the Savanna Region John Abdulai Jinapor warned of a pending power crisis.

According to him, the outgoing government did not stock up on enough fuel for power supply. He said Ghana has only five hours' worth of fuel stock for the generation of power across the country.

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