Minority Criticizes President Mahama’s Claims on Power Crisis Resolution
The NPP Minority Caucus has rebuffed President Mahama’s claims of resolving the power crisis, known as “dumsor,” in 2016. They argue persistent outages are damaging small businesses’ operations. The former Finance Minister urged the publication of a load-shedding timetable for better planning amidst these disruptions.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus in Parliament has criticized President John Dramani Mahama for claiming that his administration resolved Ghana’s power crisis, known as “dumsor,” in 2016. Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, former Finance Minister, emphasized that persistent power outages continue to disrupt everyday life and challenged the President to provide a load-shedding timetable to clarify the situation.
During a session called the “True State of the Nation Address,” Dr. Amin Adam stated, “Mr. President, you did not fix ‘dumsor’ as you claimed in your address. Your record on ‘dumsor’ is abysmal, unlike your predecessor, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who kept the lights on.” He articulated Ghanaians’ growing fear regarding the economic consequences of the return of power outages.
The Minority highlighted that the resurgence of power interruptions severely impacts small businesses reliant on consistent electricity supply. Dr. Amin Adam noted, “Many people and businesses have already felt the pinch and the pain of living with the current ‘dumsor.’” His remarks reflected the broader struggle of sectors reliant on stable power.
To alleviate the situation, the Minority urged the government to release a load-shedding timetable, allowing citizens and businesses to plan effectively. Dr. Amin Adam summarized their position saying, “To mitigate the impact of these erratic power supplies, we, the Mighty Minority, call on the government to publish a load-shedding timetable to help people and businesses plan effectively.”
The NPP Minority Caucus firmly contests President Mahama’s assertion that the power crisis was resolved in 2016, highlighting ongoing electricity outages affecting daily life and businesses. The minority’s request for a load-shedding schedule reflects their concern for Ghanaians’ economic well-being amidst these challenges.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
