Deputy Spokesperson for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Ekua Amoakoh, has criticised the government’s management of the energy sector, arguing that persistent power outages suggest a return of “dumsor” rather than the operation of a proposed 24-hour economy.
Speaking on The AM Show on April 29, Dr Amoakoh said the Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has shown limited visible progress, particularly in relation to its renewable energy and green transition agenda.
She questioned the extent of government commitment to renewable energy initiatives, noting that recent budget statements, in her view, do not reflect clear or dedicated funding for the policy. She further suggested that the agenda may have been more rhetorical than substantive in its design and communication.
Turning to the 24-hour economy policy, she argued that current electricity challenges undermine its feasibility, stating that the country appears to be experiencing a shift-based pattern of power interruptions rather than continuous economic activity.
Dr Amoakoh urged government to prioritise stabilising electricity supply, stressing that citizens are concerned about a possible return to prolonged periods of unreliable power.
She also commented on recent developments involving the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the Ghana Grid Company Limited (GRIDCo), questioning the significance of administrative changes within the sector. In particular, she suggested that reports regarding the GRIDCo Chief Executive stepping aside may have been misinterpreted, noting that the individual was reportedly approaching retirement.
According to her, such developments risk creating the impression of sweeping dismissals, potentially diverting attention from deeper structural challenges in the energy sector.
On allegations of sabotage following reshuffles within ECG in the Ashanti Region, she dismissed the claims as implausible, arguing that it is unlikely individuals would deliberately disrupt power supply at the expense of their own communities.
Dr Amoakoh concluded that public attention remains focused on the energy sector, with citizens expecting practical and sustainable solutions rather than symbolic administrative actions.
