Looming ‘Dumsor’ Crisis: IES Urges Mahama Administration to Act Swiftly
Fuel shortages and systemic inefficiencies threaten Ghana’s power stability, prompting calls for urgent reforms
- Ghana’s fuel reserves can sustain only five hours of power generation
- Poor planning and lack of liquid fuel backup have left the power sector vulnerable
- The IES calls for immediate reforms to stabilize the energy sector and avert a prolonged crisis
The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has raised alarms over an impending power crisis, commonly referred to as ‘dumsor,’ urging swift intervention from President Mahama’s administration.
John Abdulai Jinapor, MP for Yapei Kusawgu, has attributed the crisis to a severe fuel shortage, revealing that Ghana’s current fuel reserves could last only five hours.
This critical situation, he argued, stems from the previous government’s failure to secure adequate fuel supplies, leaving the incoming administration in a precarious position.
Nana Amoasi VII, Executive Director of IES, echoed these concerns during an interview on Citi FM’s Eyewitness News. He attributed the crisis to systemic inefficiencies, poor planning, and over-reliance on natural gas without sufficient backup fuel reserves.
“Without adequate stocks of liquid fuel, the country faces potential exposure to power outages,” he warned, adding that the lack of procurement arrangements during the transition exacerbates the vulnerability.
The IES, alongside other stakeholders, is calling for immediate reforms and decisive actions to stabilize Ghana’s power supply and prevent prolonged blackouts.
