The Institute for Energy Security (IES) has urged the government, through the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), to provide the public with a timetable for the ongoing power outages affecting the country.
This appeal comes amidst the government’s reluctance to acknowledge the existence of a power crisis in the nation.
Many parts of Accra and other regions have been grappling with prolonged power outages, with little to no advance notice from ECG or GridCo. Addressing the issue on the Morning Starr show with Francis Abban monitored by Apexnewsgh, the Executive Director of IES Nana Amusi,, emphasized the importance of the government creating a timetable for power outages to assist citizens in planning their daily activities and businesses.
Mr. Amusi noted, “It is just fair and common sense to think the same that you [the government] give a table out so that people can plan their lives and guide people as to when to expect power and when not to expect power.” He added that it has been a routine practice for authorities to provide a schedule during power outages.
Furthermore, the IES Executive Director criticized ECG and NEDCo for their failure to release a timetable, attributing this to the government’s claims of resolving the power crisis. According to Amusi, GridCo has not provided explanations for the insufficient power supply, and ECG and NEDCo are hesitant to issue a timetable due to the government’s assertion that the “dumsor” issue has been resolved.
The IES’s call for transparency and public communication regarding the power crisis highlights the urgency of the situation. It emphasizes the need for proactive measures and clear communication from the government and utility companies to assist citizens in managing the impact of the ongoing power outages.
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