The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has accused the government of attempting to deflect responsibility for Ghana’s current power crisis onto a future NDC administration.
Speaking to supporters in Ehiamankyene in the Krachi West District of the Oti Region, Mahama expressed concerns over what he described as a deliberate effort by the government to obscure the true nature of the country’s energy problems.
He criticized the administration for failing to introduce an official load-shedding schedule, a measure that, in his view, could have provided clarity and allowed citizens to manage the ongoing disruptions better.
By avoiding a formal timetable, Mahama argued, the government has downplayed the severity of the power outages affecting homes and businesses across Ghana.
One of the critical challenges exacerbating the energy crisis, Mahama pointed out, is the exit of Sunon Asogli, a significant independent power producer, from the sector. This move has intensified strain on the national electricity grid, causing more frequent blackouts and raising concerns about the stability of the power supply.
Mahama further alleged that the government intends to leave a substantial $2 billion debt in the energy sector. Such financial burdens, he warned, would severely restrict the next administration’s ability to implement long-term solutions, complicating efforts to restore stable and reliable electricity.
He promised that an NDC government would prioritize the responsible management of energy resources and ensure greater transparency in the sector. He emphasized that his administration would address the underlying debt issues and work diligently to stabilize the power supply.
“We do not have a stable plant because Sunon Asogli has shut down its plant due to significant unpaid debt owed by the government. As a result, dumsor has returned,” Mahama stated. “This government is not being truthful with Ghanaians. During our previous administration, we introduced a load-shedding timetable to manage the crisis, but the current government refuses to do the same because they fear the blame for bringing back dumsor.”
He continued, “The reality is that dumsor is back. They know the NDC is likely to come to power, so they are trying to shift this burden onto us. Additionally, they are planning to pass on an estimated $2 billion debt in the energy sector to the next NDC administration.”
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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