The persistent power outages, popularly known as dumsor, are threatening to undermine the credibility of President John Dramani Mahama’s government in the Ashanti Region, Abdul Rasheed, a Deputy Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Nwabiagya South Constituency has warned.
Speaking in an interview with 3news on Thursday, October 29,2026, he called on the government and relevant stakeholders in the energy sector to take urgent measures to address the situation and restore a stable electricity supply to affected communities.
According to the Deputy Organiser, the growing concerns over the power outages could affect public confidence in the government if the situation is not resolved promptly.
He observed that reliable electricity supply was essential to the smooth operation of businesses, institutions and households, stressing that prolonged interruptions could impose significant financial and operational burdens on residents.
Small-scale businesses, particularly those that depend on electricity to operate their equipment, preserve goods and provide services, are among those likely to face difficulties whenever power supply becomes unstable.
The situation could also affect artisans, cold-store operators, food vendors and other business owners who rely on a consistent electricity supply to sustain their livelihoods.
The Deputy Organiser cautioned that the political implications of the situation should not be overlooked, particularly because the government would be expected to demonstrate its commitment to improving living conditions through reliable public services.
He therefore urged the Ministry of Energy, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and other relevant agencies to intensify efforts to identify and resolve the causes of the outages.
He further called for effective communication with consumers regarding power interruptions, including clear information on the causes of outages and the measures being implemented to restore stable supply.
Rasheed maintained that addressing the power crisis was important not only to protect livelihoods and support economic activities but also to preserve public confidence in the Mahama administration. He urged the government to treat the matter with urgency and ensure that residents and businesses in the Ashanti Region could depend on a reliable electricity supply.
By Benjamin Aidoo
