President John Dramani Mahama has expressed shock over the severity of the looming power crisis as he assumes office.
This follows concerns raised by John Jinapor, Member of Parliament for Yapei Kusawgu, regarding a severe fuel shortage threatening to plunge the country into an energy crisis, commonly referred to as “dumsor.”
Speaking after President Mahama’s inauguration on January 7, 2024, Jinapor revealed that Ghana’s fuel reserves are critically low, with only five hours of supply remaining.
Jinapor also criticised the outgoing administration for failing to secure adequate fuel supplies, leaving the incoming government in a precarious position.
During a meeting with a delegation from the World Bank, President Mahama emphasized the urgency of resolving the escalating crisis, stating that immediate steps are required to avert widespread power outages.
“The transition has taken place, it’s been smooth and cordial. But there are few surprises that have come up in respect of the energy sector, and some aspects of government decisions over the seven years. But Ghana has the human resources to deal with the situation and turn things around as quickly as possible,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the Institute for Energy Security (IES) urged President Mahama to act swiftly to avert the possibility of a dumsor.
