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President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to resolving Ghana’s energy challenges and preventing a resurgence of “dumsor” (frequent power outages), a term that has become synonymous with energy crises in the country.
Speaking at the National Convention of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana on Thursday, January 9, President Mahama acknowledged the pressing challenges facing the nation, particularly in the energy sector. He assured Ghanaians that his administration is dedicated to tackling these issues with transparency and urgency.
“We are assuming office at a critical time in our nation’s history. Ghana is faced with significant challenges. But that is exactly the reason why you elected us,” the President stated. “We will transparently let you understand what those challenges are, and we will take responsibility for solving them.”
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President Mahama pointed to the looming threat of power outages due to insufficient fuel supplies for power generation as a key concern. However, he urged citizens to remain hopeful and confident in the government’s ability to deliver sustainable solutions.
“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 anybody else,” he assured.
The President revealed that on Wednesday, January 8, he convened a stakeholders’ meeting to brainstorm and develop innovative strategies aimed at stabilising the country’s energy supply. He expressed optimism about the ideas proposed during the meeting and promised swift action to ensure consistent electricity delivery.
“I can assure you of 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,” President Mahama said.
He emphasised the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the energy crisis and pledged that his administration would lead the way in finding practical and lasting solutions.
