The NPP Minority Caucus has criticized President Mahama for claiming that the power crisis in Ghana was resolved in 2016, asserting that outages have returned, affecting daily life and small businesses. Former Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam challenged the President to present a load-shedding timetable to help mitigate these challenges.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus has openly criticized President John Dramani Mahama for asserting that his administration successfully resolved Ghana’s ongoing power crisis, known colloquially as “dumsor,” in 2016. During a speech delivered at the “True State of the Nation Address” held in Parliament House, Accra, former Minister of Finance Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam challenged the President to provide a load-shedding timetable, given the recent resurgence of power outages disrupting daily activities.
Dr. Amin Adam expressed disbelief in President Mahama’s claims, highlighting that the former President’s record regarding the “dumsor” crisis was poor compared to Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who ensured consistent power supply. He remarked, “… Mr President, you did not fix ‘dumsor’ as you claimed in your address. Your record on ‘dumsor’ is abysmal, unlike your predecessor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who kept the lights on.”
The Minority Caucus voiced serious concerns regarding the negative impact of power outages on small businesses that depend on reliable electricity supply. Dr. Amin Adam noted, “… Many people and businesses have already felt the pinch and the pain of living with the current ‘dumsor.’ We have also seen the return of electric generating sets in shops, clinics, and at social events.”
In response to the ongoing difficulties caused by erratic power supply, the Minority Caucus urged the government to publish a load-shedding timetable. Dr. Amin Adam stated, “… Mr President, this is the true state of our nation. To mitigate the impact of these erratic power supplies, we, the Mighty Minority, call on the government to publish a load-shedding timetable to help people and businesses plan effectively and offset some of the losses the economy is currently suffering from.”
In summary, the NPP Minority Caucus strongly contested President Mahama’s assertion that the power crisis was resolved, calling for transparency through a load-shedding timetable. They emphasized the adverse effects of ongoing power outages on daily life and business operations, highlighting the need for urgent government action to address the situation. The remarks by Dr. Amin Adam encapsulate the deep concern regarding the resurgence of power disruptions in Ghana.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
