There's no dumsor in Ghana under President Mahama

As a Ghanaian who has lived through the painful days of erratic power supply, I cannot ignore what is happening around me today. Under the leadership of President John Dramani Mahama — now in his second term — Ghana is experiencing one of the most stable periods of electricity supply in recent memory. Contrary to the skepticism of his critics, it is becoming increasingly clear that *there is no dumsor in Ghana under President Mahama*.

This may sound like a bold statement, but it is one based on both observation and lived experience. For months now, there have been *no unannounced power outages*, no last-minute rushes to buy fuel for generators, and no disrupted nights due to blackouts. Businesses are operating with confidence, homes are at peace, and students can study without interruption. It is a welcome change that deserves recognition.

Many of us remember the days when “dumsor” was more than a technical term — it was a way of life. From 2012 to 2016, during Mahama’s first term, the nation faced a severe power crisis. Power outages were frequent and unpredictable, and the economy suffered deeply. I, like many others, felt the frustration. However, what most people fail to admit is that President Mahama did not run away from the problem. Instead, he faced it directly and *laid the foundation for long-term solutions*.

During that challenging period, Mahama’s administration invested in thermal power plants, introduced the Karpower barge, completed the Atuabo Gas Processing Plant, and encouraged independent power producers to come on board. Though the crisis wasn’t solved overnight, by the time he left office in 2017, power stability had begun to return.

Now, in 2025, with Mahama back in power, we are reaping the full benefits of those earlier investments — coupled with fresh, decisive actions in his current term. His administration has expanded renewable energy projects, maintained critical infrastructure, and improved the national grid’s efficiency. Today, I can confidently say: *this is not the Ghana of the dumsor era*.

I find it particularly troubling when people try to rewrite history by pretending nothing has changed. Yes, dumsor existed. Yes, it was difficult. But today, *we must also accept that the situation has improved drastically under the same man who was once blamed for it*. If we are to be fair and honest as citizens, we must praise where praise is due.

Of course, no government is perfect. Challenges remain in other sectors, and vigilance is always needed to ensure sustainability. But in the area of electricity, *President Mahama’s second term is delivering results*. And that deserves national attention, not partisan downplaying.

In conclusion, I believe strongly that *there is no dumsor in Ghana today because of the leadership, vision, and action taken by President Mahama*. We must acknowledge this progress not out of political loyalty, but out of truth and patriotism. After all, when the lights stay on, all Ghanaians benefit — regardless of which party we support.