The Managing Director for Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Samuel Dubik Mahama, has issued a public apology to Ghanaians who have been affected by the recent power outages in various parts of the country.
The power outages have been ongoing for several days without prior notice from ECG or GridCo.
Mr. Mahama made this statement during an interview on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Thursday, February 29, 2024. He explained that the challenges with the recent power outages were mainly due to maintenance issues, and ECG takes full responsibility for the situation.
“We are at the bottom of the food chain and the one that gives you the power and distributes the power. There is an intermediary who carries the power from the generators to us. So when this whole thing was happening there was conversation at the top,” Mr. Mahama said.
He assured the public that ECG was working diligently to resolve the issues as quickly as possible. However, he emphasized the need for accountability and apologized for the inconvenience caused to consumers.
In response to the power crisis, the Minority in Parliament has urged the government to find an immediate solution to the instability experienced by electricity users. John Jinapor, Ranking Member for the Committee on Mines and Energy, revealed that 530 MW of power was lost on Wednesday, resulting in widespread power cuts and supply reductions to neighboring countries.
Jinapor cited a lack of funds to purchase fuel as a major factor contributing to the power crisis. He also highlighted the shutdown of some Thermal plants, warning that the country’s power sector is on the brink of collapse.
The ongoing power outages have raised concerns among Ghanaians, with calls for urgent action to address the root causes of the problem and avoid further disruptions to the electricity supply.
Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana/Ngamegbulam Chidozie Stephen
Please contact Apexnewsgh.com on email apexnewsgh@gmail.com for your credible news publications. Contact: 0256336062.
