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President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the era of frequent power outages, commonly known as “Dumsor,” is nearing its end.
Addressing recent power supply challenges, the President clarified that the disruptions were due to gas supply issues, not financial constraints, but managerial inefficiencies. He emphasized that corrective measures have been implemented to ensure a stable and reliable energy supply.
“The Sunon Asogli Thermal Power Station, which was shut down some months ago, has resumed operations. Today, we can confidently assure the country of an uninterrupted power supply. Management is now secured and stable,” the President stated.
The Sunon Asogli Power (Ghana) Limited recently restarted its 560 MW plant after critical interventions by Finance Minister Mohammed Amin Adam and Energy Minister Herbert Krapa. The ministers facilitated emergency funding to address the company’s operational setbacks.
The plant had ceased operations in October 2024 due to unpaid debts from the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), which owed Sunon Asogli $259 million by September 2024. This financial strain was compounded by the ECG settling only 22.6% of invoices through the Cash Waterfall Mechanism, leaving the power company struggling to maintain operations.
President Akufo-Addo’s commitment to resolving these challenges signals a step forward in addressing Ghana’s recurring energy crisis, which has frustrated citizens and businesses for years.
The government’s efforts to stabilize energy supply have sparked hope among Ghanaians, who are eager to see a permanent solution to “Dumsor.” As the power sector regains stability, many await the sustained impact of these measures on the country’s economic and social well-being.
What are your thoughts on this development? Can the government deliver on its promise of uninterrupted power supply? Share your views!