ENERGY SECTOR, MCGG CALL ON GOVERNMENT FOR THE TRUE STATE OF GHANA’S ELECTRICITY
The Media Coalition of Good Governance (MCGG) is calling on the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Energy, to urgently declare the true state of the country’s worsening power outages. At a time when homes, businesses, and essential services are being disrupted without warning, Ghanaians deserve honesty, certainty, and a clear plan—not unpredictable blackouts that undermine daily life and economic activity.
The Coalition is demanding clarity on whether the country is experiencing a return to “dumsor.” If so, a transparent and reliable load-shedding timetable must be published immediately to allow citizens and businesses to plan effectively, rather than being left in the dark—both literally and figuratively.
This call follows recent remarks by the Minister for Energy, Hon. John Abdulai Jinapor, who confirmed that a fire incident at the Akosombo Hydro Power Plant has created a power deficit, resulting in supply disruptions across parts of the country. While the Minister has assured the public that the government will not conceal the truth and has directed the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) to provide updates every 12 hours, the Coalition maintains that periodic updates alone are not enough.
In s press statement signed by the Convenor, Kwadwo Baffour, the Coalition pointed out that the current situation of Ghana’s electricity remained worrying to the business community,adding that government should come out with a clear timetable or predictable framework.
They therefore acknowledge the Minister’s admission that the outages are a genuine challenge and not a deliberate failure,However, the ongoing frustration among citizens highlights the urgent need for more decisive and coordinated action.
They future call for the establishment of a technical team to investigate the Akosombo fire incident, alongside a parallel probe by security agencies to determine any possible criminal involvement. While these steps are commendable, the immediate priority must remain restoring public confidence through transparency and reliable power distribution.
In addition, the Coalition takes note of the Minister’s disclosure regarding the recovery of 1,569 missing ECG containers at the ports, as well as ongoing efforts to account for all outstanding items. While this development points to a commitment to accountability within the sector, it also underscores longstanding inefficiencies that must be addressed decisively.
This situation is particularly concerning given the recent increase in utility tariffs, with electricity rising by 9.86% as of January 2026. Consumers are now paying more for power that is increasingly unreliable—an imbalance that places an unfair burden on Ghanaians already grappling with economic pressures.
The Media Coalition of Good Governance, therefore, reiterates its call on the government to:
Clearly declare the current state of power supply in Ghana Confirm whether the nation is experiencing “Dumsor” Publish a dependable load-shedding timetable if necessary
Strengthen communication to ensure predictability and public trust Ghanaians are willing to endure challenges when they are treated with honesty and respect. What they cannot accept is uncertainty.
