The Minority in Parliament has called on the government to immediately publish a clear and reliable load-shedding timetable as erratic power supply continues to affect homes, businesses, and critical services across the country.
At a press conference held today in Parliament, the Minority expressed frustration over what it described as the government’s “deceptive silence” in the face of worsening electricity disruptions. They said the current situation amounts to an unannounced return to “dumsor” and is being poorly managed by both the Ministry of Energy and the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG).
“The Ghanaian people deserve honesty, not excuses,” the Minority stated, urging authorities to stop pretending the situation is under control. “People are living in darkness. Businesses are losing money. Students are unable to study. And yet, the government refuses to even acknowledge the problem.”
The Minority also questioned why the ECG and other relevant agencies have not provided a timetable to help Ghanaians plan their lives around the outages. They argued that transparency in energy distribution is critical during a power crisis and should not be treated as a political liability.
They further warned that the ongoing silence could erode public trust and destabilize sectors already struggling with economic hardship. “Even in past energy crises, citizens were at least informed. Today, the lights are going off without warning, and no one is being held accountable,” they noted.
The press conference, themed “Stop the Talking, Fix the Lights – Before the 24-Hour Economy Becomes a 24-Hour Blackout,” was part of a series of engagements the Minority says it will embark on to hold the government accountable for the country’s energy challenges.
As businesses, hospitals, and households continue to grapple with the unpredictable power situation, the Minority is demanding that government agencies act immediately and responsibly by issuing a load-shedding timetable and communicating a clear plan for stabilizing the power supply.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
