'Dumsor on shifts, not 24-Hour Economy' - NPP's Dr Amoakoh chides

Deputy Spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Ekua Amoakoh, has criticised the government’s handling of the energy sector crisis, stating that the reality of frequent power cuts is taking a toll on everyday life and undermining confidence in key policies.

Speaking on The AM Show on April 29, 2026, Dr Amoakoh questioned the progress of the government’s Green Transition agenda, suggesting that many Ghanaians have yet to see tangible results, especially in the area of renewable energy.

“We haven’t seen anything about the Green Transition,” she stated.

She further expressed doubts about whether the policy is being backed by real commitment, pointing to what she described as a lack of clear financial support in recent national budgets.

“I don’t know if it was just wordplay to appeal to the younger generation who are more interested in renewables,” she added.

For many households and businesses dealing with erratic electricity, she said the government’s flagship 24-hour economy policy feels far removed from reality.

Instead of extended productivity, she argued, people are struggling to cope with an unreliable power supply.

“At this point, it looks like dumsor is the only thing running a shift, not the 24-hour economy,” she said.

She urged the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition to act quickly to stabilise the situation.

Amoakoh also weighed in on recent decisions within the sector, including the directive for the CEO of the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo) to step aside.

She suggested the move may have been overstated, noting that the official was already nearing retirement.

“From what I found, he was already due to go on retirement next month,” she said, warning that such actions could create a misleading impression that major accountability measures are being taken.

According to her, focusing on such developments risks diverting attention from deeper structural issues affecting the energy sector.

She also dismissed suggestions of deliberate sabotage within the system, particularly following reports of a reshuffle at the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) in the Ashanti Region.

“Do you really think people would intentionally sabotage power so they go home and sit in darkness? It doesn’t make sense,” she argued.

Amoakoh maintained that Ghanaians are watching closely and expect more than explanations; they want practical, lasting solutions that will restore stable electricity and ease the burden on homes and businesses across the country.

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