Energy Ministry Dismisses ‘Dumsor’ Fears
By Maame Efua Kwaduah
The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has dismissed claims that Ghana is returning to load shedding, following recent power interruptions in Accra and parts of the country.
In an official statement issued by the Ministry’s Spokesperson and Director of Communication, Richmond Rockson, authorities confirmed that the technical faults responsible for the outages have been fully resolved. “At approximately 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, the technical team successfully restored the feeder supplying Lakeside and its surrounding areas,” the statement read.
The announcement comes amid growing public concern over sporadic disruptions, which reignited fears of a return to the dreaded “dumsor” era. However, the Ministry clarified that the interruptions were isolated technical issues, not indicative of systemic supply shortages or deficits in national generation capacity.
Areas including Achimota, Tantra Hill, Dodowa, Tesano, and adjoining communities experienced temporary outages, while engineers continue to work in Tema and Adenta to address remaining technical challenges. The Ministry emphasized that these efforts are part of ongoing maintenance and system upgrades designed to improve reliability and prevent larger disruptions in the future.
The Ministry reaffirmed that Ghana’s electricity generation capacity currently exceeds peak demand, providing a buffer against widespread supply shortages. Investments in thermal, hydro, and other generation sources in recent years have enhanced the stability of the grid, enabling operators to manage maintenance and emergency repairs effectively.
While acknowledging the inconvenience caused by the outages, the Ministry appealed to residents to remain patient as final repairs are completed. Authorities assured the public that electricity supply across the country remains largely stable and that the situation is under control.
By promptly communicating the progress and clarifying the causes of the disruptions, the Ministry aims to reinforce public confidence in Ghana’s energy management system. Officials reiterated that there is no nationwide crisis and that Accra power cuts have now been resolved.
