The Media Coalition of Good Governance (MCGG) has called on the government to urgently come clean on the true state of Ghana’s power situation amid increasing outages affecting homes, businesses, and essential services.
In a press statement, the Coalition said the current pattern of unannounced blackouts is disrupting livelihoods and undermining economic activity, stressing that Ghanaians deserve transparency and a clear roadmap rather than uncertainty.
The group is demanding a definitive declaration from the Ministry of Energy on whether the country has returned to the era of “dumsor.”
It argued that if this is the case, authorities must immediately publish a reliable load-shedding timetable to help citizens and businesses plan their activities.
The call follows recent comments by Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor, who confirmed that a fire outbreak at the Akosombo Hydroelectric Power Station has created a power deficit, leading to supply disruptions in parts of the country.
Although the Minister assured that the government would not hide the truth and has instructed the Electricity Company of Ghana to provide updates every 12 hours, the Coalition insists that periodic updates are insufficient.
According to the MCGG, the evolving nature of the situation makes it even more critical for authorities to adopt a structured and predictable communication strategy.
It warned that without a clear timetable, households and businesses remain exposed to sudden outages that can damage equipment, increase operating costs, and affect productivity.
While acknowledging the Minister’s admission that the outages are a genuine challenge rather than a deliberate failure, the Coalition said public frustration continues to grow, underscoring the need for more decisive and coordinated action.
The group also noted the government’s formation of a technical team to investigate the Akosombo fire, alongside a separate probe by security agencies to determine any possible criminal involvement.
However, it stressed that restoring public confidence through transparency and reliable power supply should be the immediate priority.
Additionally, the Coalition referenced the Minister’s disclosure about the recovery of 1,569 missing ECG containers at the ports, describing it as a sign of accountability efforts within the sector, while also highlighting longstanding inefficiencies that require urgent attention.
The concerns come at a time when electricity tariffs have increased by 9.86 percent as of January 2026, raising the stakes for consumers who now face higher costs alongside unreliable supply.
The Media Coalition of Good Governance is therefore urging the government to clearly declare the current state of power supply, confirm whether “dumsor” has returned, publish a dependable load-shedding timetable if necessary, and strengthen communication to rebuild public trust.
“Ghanaians are willing to endure challenges when they are treated with honesty and respect,” the statement emphasized, adding that what citizens cannot accept is persistent uncertainty.
By 1960news.com
