Deputy Minister-Designate for Energy and Green Transition, Richard Gyan-Mensah, has dismissed claims that Ghana is experiencing a return of ‘dumsor’—the persistent power crisis that previously affected the nation.
Speaking before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Gyan-Mensah acknowledged that there have been power outages in some areas but insisted that they do not amount to a nationwide crisis.
“I want to assure my brother that ‘dumsor’ is not back. We all remember the period of dumsor—there were schedules, planned outages, and widespread disruptions. What we are experiencing now is different. Yes, there have been power cuts in some areas, but they are not widespread enough to be classified as ‘dumsor,’” he stated.
He attributed the recent outages to maintenance work on power plants and assured that the situation would stabilize soon.
Gyan-Mensah emphasized that the government remains committed to ensuring reliable electricity supply.
He urged citizens to be patient as ongoing infrastructure improvements are completed.
His remarks come amid growing concerns from the public and businesses over the increasing frequency of unplanned power cuts in various parts of the country.
While some citizens believe Ghana is slipping back into a power crisis, government officials continue to assure that the situation is under control.
The Deputy Minister-Designate reassured Ghanaians that every effort is being made to prevent a recurrence of the severe ‘dumsor’ era and restore consistent power supply.
