Dr. Omane Boamah, Director of Elections for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the government in a post. He called out the government for lying about the power situation and failing to provide stable electricity to citizens.
According to him, the government’s claim of having excess power but being unable to provide stable electricity is shocking. Dr. Boamah questioned the government’s justification for plunging Ghana into power cuts. He asserted that the former President, John Mahama, had provided enough power generation plants, including the Ameri thermal plant. Dr. Omane Boamah claimed the government has since relocated the Ameri thermal plant to Kumasi and renamed it.
Dr. Boamah expressed disappointment in the government’s refusal to provide a timetable for the power cuts, despite calls from Ghanaians. He accused the government of lying about paying for excess power and blaming it on Mahama. He therefore urged Ghanaians to hold the government accountable for its actions. Over the weekend, Ghanaians on social media have expressed their frustration and worry about the power cuts. The general fear is that it may affect their productivity and worsen their economic woes if it continues.
The Dumsor debacle
Despite the government’s insistence that the current power cuts cannot be termed as “dumsor”, many Ghanaians are not convinced, as they experience frequent and prolonged power outages. The government has suspended Ghana’s electricity export to neighboring countries in response to the power crisis, but many believe that more needs to be done to address the issue.
Dr. Omane Boamah’s post highlights the frustration and disappointment of many Ghanaians over the government’s handling of the power crisis. The government’s refusal to provide a timetable for the power cuts and its insistence that it is not “dumsor” has only added to the confusion and anger of the citizens. It is clear that the government needs to take urgent action to address the power crisis and provide stable electricity to the citizens
