The NPP Minority Caucus challenges President Mahama’s claim of resolving the power crisis in 2016. They highlight the adverse effects of intermittent power outages on daily life and businesses, calling for a load-shedding timetable to help citizens manage the situation effectively.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Minority Caucus has publicly refuted President John Dramani Mahama’s assertion that his administration successfully resolved Ghana’s ongoing power crisis, known as “dumsor,” in 2016. During a parliamentary session, former Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam urged the President to disclose a load-shedding timetable, as citizens continue to experience intermittent power outages that disrupt their daily activities.
Dr. Amin Adam criticized the President, stating, “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 expressed concern over the resurgence of power outages under President Mahama’s renewed term, highlighting the distress this brings to both individuals and businesses alike.
The Minority indicated that the lack of reliable electricity is severely impacting small enterprises that depend on continuous power supply. Dr. Amin Adam remarked, “Many people and businesses have already felt the pinch and the pain of living with the current ‘dumsor.’” He noted that the return of generators at clinics, shops, and social events reflects the gravity of the situation.
In light of these challenges, the Minority has called upon the government to publish a load-shedding timetable to assist citizens and businesses in planning better amidst ongoing power disruptions. Dr. Amin Adam proclaimed, “This is the true state of our nation. 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 remarks made by the NPP Minority Caucus underscore the pressing need for the government to address the power supply issues and the substantial effects on the economy if timely and effective measures are not implemented.
In summary, the NPP Minority Caucus has strongly contested President Mahama’s claims regarding the resolution of the power crisis in Ghana. They emphasize the negative consequences of ongoing power outages on citizens and the economy, advocating for the publication of a load-shedding timetable to assist affected individuals and businesses. The situation remains critical as Ghanaians face challenges reminiscent of previous power crises.
Original Source: www.ghanabusinessnews.com
