Dumsor is back, publish a load shed schedule – ACEP

General News of Monday, April 1, 2019

Source: citinewsroom.com

2019-04-01

The African Center for Energy Policies, ACEP, has asked the government to publish a load shed schedule for the country.

According to CAPE, based on the facts available, the current state of power is symptomatic of what happened before the country was plunged into the formidable era of dualism under the Mahama government.

Benjamin Boakye, Executive Director of ACEP at Citi News, said that publishing a load shed schedule would help Ghanaians plan their lives.

"That's how it all started. In 2011 and 2012, when we were dealing with the problem and we had not solved the problem before the situation escalated. We had to spend 12 hours, 24 hours of rest. We do not want to be in this situation. We must be frank about the challenges we face, and then solve it as a country.

"At any time, when there is dumsor, there should be a way to communicate. If you are going to take my lights, you must tell me. I do not understand why there is this delay on the part of PDS when GRIDCo has informed you of the need to spread all over the country. You have to let the public know that you will take its light and that requires a schedule. I do not know what delays the arrival of a schedule. "

Boakye also said the current energy crisis was due to the government's financial constraints.

"They complained about not getting money out of the system to get it and that's a thing of the past, which is why Karpower stocks have been treated so low. The financial challenges at Karpower have deepened and the sooner we solve them, the better. "

Mr. Boakye's appeal to the government to publish a timetable is in line with that of the minority MPs who also asked the government to be frank with the Ghanaians and to publish a schedule of reduction of charges following the recent cuts. current in the country.

According to Adam Mutawakilu, minority spokesperson on mining and energy, the recent blackouts reflect the financial difficulties of the energy sector due to government mismanagement of the sector.

Adam Mutawakilu said that a load reduction schedule should be announced to at least help consumers plan their activities.

"Last night, I slept in the dark. You know that the minority raised the question of its return to Dumsor and in November GRIDCo gave the same explanation that it was due to technical problems and I said that it is because we do not have money … is not as widespread as it was the day before and, as we speak, many other regions are still living it.

"There is a huge lack of 1,000 megawatts and I hope that President Nana Akufo-Addo officially declares the dumsor and publishes a load shed schedule, as this is causing a lot of damage to businesses and he must act honorably by formally declaring. "